Yachtsman connected to Montauk case sued over firefighter assault at 9/11 memorial
Investigation into Fashion Designer’s Death at Montauk Yacht A businessman from New York, who reportedly owns a yacht in Montauk, is at the center of a legal dispute following the tragic death of swimsuit designer Martha Nolan. Nolan was found deceased at a tribute concert on August 5, a location where Christopher Dernan claims a […]
Owner of boat linked to Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s death previously faced a lawsuit for allegedly biting an FDNY firefighter on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
The owner of the Montauk Docked boat, where designer Martha Nolan Oslatala tragically passed away, stands accused of allegedly biting a retired FDNY firefighter during a concert on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Manhattan. Michael Balf, who responded to the World Trade Center on that fateful day, claims he was assaulted by 60-year-old Christopher […]
Typical New York City Firefighter Pensions Exceed $170K
In the wake of last year’s retirements, New York City firefighters are seeing an average annual pension of $171,336—a 13% increase from the previous year, according to new statistics from the Empire Center’s Government Transparency Website. Among the 430 recent retirees who had served for at least 20 years, 108 were set to receive pensions […]
Idaho firefighter sniper was rejected by firefighting agency and Army.
Details Emerge About Idaho Firefighter Shooter A man, who has been accused of fatally shooting two firefighters in Idaho before taking his own life last month, had attempted to join the local fire department. He reportedly became frustrated when told he needed to undergo training and testing. Wes Loffy had also tried to enlist in […]
Firefighter waterlogs baseball field after errant ball damages his car at college game in Md.
Well, it seems that some firefighters had a rather dramatic response when a baseball landed on a pickup truck. In Maryland, the game was abruptly halted after heavy rain had already caused cancellations earlier. This was supposed to be a big moment for the university team. The Thunderbolts of Silver Spring Tacoma had to call […]
Kehoe signs legislation reversing St. Louis firefighter pension changes
ST. LOUIS – A prolonged struggle regarding pension reform culminated in a positive outcome for the city’s firefighters union last Friday. This ordinance, which was initiated in March 2024, required state legislative approval, leading to the city council challenging the mayor’s veto. The newly ratified measure reinstated a previous pension committee, predominantly comprising firefighters, responsible […]
Former classmates describe Idaho firefighter shooter Wess Roley as having ‘Nazi tendencies’
Wes Rory, the man who killed two firefighters in Idaho, reportedly exhibited “Nazi tendencies.” Classmates have shared that he often scribbled swastikas and images of firearms in his notebooks. “My friend noticed a swastika and a gun drawing in his notebook,” recalled Harry Standley, a former classmate. “We were all pretty scared of him,” Standley […]
Authorities share social media image of Idaho fire shooting suspect and name the firefighter victims.
Authorities have released social media images of the suspect involved in the shooting of Idaho firefighters, identifying both the firefighter who was killed and the one who was injured in an ambush. The suspect, a 20-year-old named Wes Rory, was shown in a photo on his Instagram story wearing black face paint and camouflage clothing, […]
Firefighter victims named following fatal sniper attack in Idaho
In a tragic incident, Idaho firefighters faced a deadly ambush while responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. The Cootenai County Fire and Rescue confirmed that Battalion Commander Frank Harwood, 42, was among those shot and killed. Harwood was remembered as a dedicated firefighter, a father of two, and a former Army National Guard combat […]
Suspect named in fatal attack on Idaho firefighter.
Idaho Sniper Identified in Firefighter Attack The individual believed to be responsible for the shooting that killed two firefighters and injured another in Idaho has been named as Wes Lowry. Authorities revealed that he intentionally started a fire in Canfield Mountain, near Coeur d’Alene, and drew in first responders into a trap. On Sunday, June […]