Indiana Appeals Court Upholds Ruling in Favor of Fire Department

The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Madison Township Fire Department in the wrongful death case of a toddler who drown in his backyard swimming pool. Kinser Clayton died after falling into the family’s swimming pool. He was 15 months old at the time.

Ohio LODD Suit Ends in Victory for Morning Pride and Motorola

The parents of an Ohio firefighter killed in the line of duty have lost their wrongful death suit against Morning Pride and Motorola. Robin Broxterman, a captain with the Colerain Township Fire Department, and firefighter Brian Schira died on April ...

Connecticut Dispatcher Not Liable For $12 Million Verdict

The Connecticut Supreme Court handed down a ruling last week in a very interesting case involving a volunteer firefighter who used his flashing lights to pursue a hit and run driver. The ruling involved whether a police dispatcher should have ...

Las Vegas Dispatcher Hangs Up On Frantic Caller

A Las Vegas dispatcher is in hot water over the way she handled a 911 call. Las Vegas Fire and Rescue is investigating the matter, according to Chief Willie McDonald. 8 News NOW

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Indiana Appeals Court Upholds Ruling in Favor of Fire Department

Ohio LODD Suit Ends in Victory for Morning Pride and Motorola

Connecticut Dispatcher Not Liable For $12 Million Verdict

Las Vegas Dispatcher Hangs Up On Frantic Caller