From its humble origins 38 years ago, the evening now has more of a block party or cookout feel and has become more interactive year after year, encouraging positive interactions with kids.
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.
A New Jersey program that allows towns to put taxpayer dollars into tax-deferred investment accounts for the future benefit of active volunteer firefighters and first aid responders is riddled with mismanagement and potential abuse, according to a report released Tuesday by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).