firefighters

More police officers and firefighters would be eligible for pensions after 20 years on the job, regardless of their age, under a bill moving in Trenton.

The Holmdel-based Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer will partner with the two organizations in memory of one of the foundation's "angels" who succumbed to brain cancer last year.

They do so much for us, so Murphy shouldn't be going after their money.

Trev has found the solution to getting more volunteer firefighters in New Jersey.

A bill a dozen years in the making would change the way first responders’ illnesses are covered under workers' comp by presuming claimants are eligible.

There wasn't a year-end surge of arbitration filings, as had been predicted by advocates for retaining the 2 percent cap. But the issue's not going away.

Democrats say they're waiting on a task force report that reflects the concerns and input of union appointees. An assemblyman says it's not coming.

Governor says police and fire unions engaged in "bareknuckle politics" over arbitration cap. Unions say to look at bigger salary and benefits picture.

A task force report due by year's end was released early -- without the consent of the union half of the panel, which says more data is needed.

Fire companies are reaching out to teens and women to help staff their volunteer ranks.