Virginia recruit is third-generation to join fire department

By Bill Carey
FireRescue1

ROANOKE, Va. — Nine recruits graduated and became members of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department on June 7. For one of them, it was a day to remember.

Firefighter Brayden Bradbury continues family tradition of service by becoming the third family member to join the fire department, WDBJ reported.

“Pride is an understatement to describe how we feel about our son,” said Tiffany, Bradbury’s mother.

Bradbury’s father, Kevin, served with the department for more than 25 years and is currently a lieutenant. His grandfather, Ralph Tartaglia, also had a distinguished career with Roanoke Fire-EMS, serving for 37 years before retiring as deputy chief.

Implementing best practices focused on supervision requires that leaders consider the diverse worldviews, work ethics, and perspectives of their members.

May 10, 2021 05:30 PM

With Prepared technology, iPhone users can share live video during an SOS emergency call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders as they travel

Two firefighters injured while evacuating a burning home in New Holland

Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is laying off career firefighters from four stations and reassigning them to fill gaps at other stations.

Captain Michael Harp was a 27-year veteran of Utah Task Force 1 and was deployed to Ground Zero during the September 11 attacks.