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BUREAU OF FIRE INVESTIGATION - "Veritas Ex Cineribus" FIRE DEPARTMENT LIBERTY CITY INTRODUCTION Bureau of Fire Investigation (BFI) is part of Fire Department of Liberty City tasked with investigating arsons, and related crimes, and enforcement of fire laws through the city of Liberty. Bureau of Fire Investigation is compromised out of Fire Marshals who are police officers with arrest power. BFI has its field offices in each of five boroughs that are led by Fire Marshal Commanders. BFI Headquarters and Algonquin Base are located in Fishmarket South, Algonquin. HISTORY The first Fire Marshal in City of Liberty was Alfred E. Baker who was appointed in 1854. and 3 years later he was given a right to wear fireman's uniform and red hat. Soon enough Board of Police Commissioners issued Sergeant's shield, which was engraved with Fire Marshal, to Baker. In 1873. the Bureau of Fire Marshal was created as part of Metropolitan Fire Department, which kept its name until 1915. when it was changed to Bureau of Fire Investigation. In 1940. Fire Marshals were granted authority to detect arson and bring responsible person(s) to justice. Their authority included power of arrest, right to subpoena people and/or documents, enter any building, and authority to take testimony under oath. In 1970. their status was upgraded from Peace Officer to Police Officer and their powers were, once again, expanded. The Bureau kept expanding as needs would arise through following years. In March of 1981. Red Caps were formed. This program included Fire Marshals who would suppress arson, and other crimes, by showing off their presence at fire scene in marked vehicles with clear identification. They'd begin their investigations in early phases of the fire and protect fire crews during the incident. They earned their name because of red caps that they had to wear during said incidents. It was noticed that not only rates of arson, but also other crimes, declined in areas where Red Caps operated. BFI took its part in investigating some of large-scale incident that changed Liberty City like Liberty City Marine Hospital in 1858, Gulliver's Nightclub Fire, in 1974, Happy Land Fire on 25th of March 1990 - arson that killed 87 people, 1993. WTC Bombing and many others. The most devastating case was 2001 WTC Terrorist Attack that took place on 11th September. During the events on 11th September of 2001, FM Ronald P. Bucca lost his life while aiding with rescue efforts at WTC. He was the first, and up to this day - only, Fire Marshal who got killed in line of duty. Ronald P. Bucca also served in the Army prior to joining Fire Department. His assignments within FDLC included Rescue 1, Bureau of Fire Investigation and Terrorist Task Force.

Chief Jensen as pictured on Social Media This thread will follow the Development of Battalion Chief and Community Affairs Officer Alexander Jensen of the Fire Department Liberty City. All the information included in the thread is provided on an OOC basis for entertainment purposes. It consists of a mixture of Roleplay Screenshots, Social Media Posts and Menyoo all with intent to showcase his character development. "Life has no limitations, except the ones you make." - Les Brown Chief Alexander Jensen, native of Liberty City and son of second generation Norwegian immigrants. Alex acts as a guiding hand to those who make up Battalion 32 across Liberty City. A Firefighter of proud beginnings, his family roots deep within careers of public service whether near his home of Liberty City or far ashore in his families native Norway. His mother a nurse, his father a man with a history within the Norwegian Army. He prides himself on continuing his families tradition of service - a career with the Fire Department Liberty City. Wearing his Chief uniform with pride. Though, theres something odd about the man that is Alexander Jensen, outside the workplace whispers of the corridor rumors and what little information you can get out of the man himself. His private life remains - as much private as can be. With what little he'll speak about himself outside of work, he's an extremely private person, known only that he reconnected with his childhood sweetheart and eventual wife Ellie through his years of working in the department. Is there more to Chief Jensen than meets the eye? Or is the kind and gentle persona simply a mask to please those around him and blend in with the wider society at large?

BSI Scene Safe This thread will follow the developments and stories of Matthew Henderson, a 41-year-old Chicago-born EMT-Paramedic who has recently transferred from the Chicago Fire Department, where he served EMS District 9 as the Paramedic Field Chief. Henderson now commands the Fire Department of Liberty City (FDLC) Bureau of EMS Rescue Medics program at the rank of EMS Captain. Matthew Henderson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Matthew Oliver Henderson is a 41-year-old American paramedic serving as an EMS Captain in the Fire Department of Liberty City (FDLC). Before his position at FDLC, Henderson served as a Paramedic Field Chief in the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). Early life and education Henderson was born and raised in Lincoln Park, Chicago in 1980 to an American father and Serbian-American mother. Henderson attended British International Elementary School of Chicago between the ages of 2 to 11. From the ages 12-18, Henderson attended Fusion Academy Lincoln Park where he graduated in 1999 with a High School Diploma. Following this graduation, Henderson applied for and successfully occupied a part-time position as a medical secretary at a local medical clinic. Henderson went on to study at The University of Chicago, starting in 1999 and graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare. Chicago Fire Department Ready with his fresh Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare, Henderson was eager to start work. He immediately started job hunting - this is when he came across Chicago Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This intrigued him, so Henderson decided to go on a ride-along with his location fire station. Henderson spent a few days riding with Paramedics and EMTs from Ambulance 42, starting to enjoy the work that they were doing and saw the difference they were making in communities. After some careful thought and consideration of other career paths, Henderson submitted his application to the Chicago Fire Department on 2 January 2003. He went through EMS academy, graduating on 10 January 2004 with flying colours, thanks to hard work and Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare. Henderson kickstarted his career as an EMS provider on Ambulance 53, stationed out of Firehouse 14. After five years at Firehouse 14, Henderson became the Paramedic-in-Charge of Ambulance 53. Henderson went on to serve in a variety of other assignments such as Human Resources & Medical Section Liaison, Division of Training, Internal Affairs and Special Projects before being promoted to the Paramedic Field Chief of EMS District 9 in March 2018. After serving the City of Chicago for 18 years, Henderson retired from the Chicago Fire Department at the rank of Paramedic Field Chief on 30 March 2022. Ranks and Promotions Insignia Reason Date Sworn into the Chicago Fire Department as a Paramedic Candidate. 10 January 2004 Passed probation. Promoted to Paramedic. 11 January 2005 Signed up. Promoted to Paramedic-in-Charge. 30 February 2010 Passed examination. Promoted to Ambulance Commander. 11 April 2014 Passed examination. Promoted to Paramedic Field Chief. 22 March 2018 Fire Department of Liberty City Following his resignation from the Chicago Fire Department in March 2022, Henderson transferred to the Fire Department of Liberty City in June 2022. Due to his previous experience as a Paramedic Field Chief in the CFD, Henderson was sworn into the FDLC at the rank of EMS Captain. Henderson currently commands the Rescue Medics, an elite group of Paramedics who are trained to an advanced level, specialising as hazmat technicians, rescue technicians and water rescue technicians. Rescue Medics also posses an expanded scope of practice, including rapid sequence intubation, surgical cricothyrotomy, ultrasound, and additional drug formulary. Rescue Medics respond to major incidents and technical rescues within Liberty City. Personal life Henderson is married to Mia Henderson. They have no children.

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Squad 1 - "The One and Only" Special Operations Command Fire Department of the City of Liberty The Liberty City Fire Department Squad Company 1, also known as Squad 1, is one of eight squads in the Liberty City Fire Department's (FDLC) Special Operations Command (SOC). Squad 1 responds as an engine in its first, second, and third due assignments and as a Squad Company to working fires, high angle, collapse, confined space, subway emergencies, and hazardous material emergencies throughout the city as needed. Squad 1 can function as either Engine Companies or Ladder Companies at the scene of a fire or other emergencies but is also equipped with the same equipment and specialized tools as the rescue companies. Some of these tools include the Jaws of Life, various specialized cutting and lifting equipment, and other tools and equipment. In particular, members of a squad company are highly trained in mitigating Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, supplementing the FDLC's single hazmat company. Squads are often regarded as "mini rescue companies," these specialized units respond to fires and emergencies in a pumper truck equipped with specialized tools and equipment. The squad concept was actually used during the first and second world wars in Liberty City. Around 1955, when Liberty City saw a massive increase in fires, they returned. With the advent of civil unrest, the demise of good neighborhoods, and the insurance companies unwittingly making it profitable to lose a building to fire, it was a perfect combination to start burning down the city. Unscrupulous landlords would hire a petty street criminal-turned arsonist for a mere pittance to go and start a fire in a building. Once the building was no longer inhabitable, the landlord hit for the big bucks. But the landlords weren't the only ones taking advantage. The tenants were doing pretty good themselves. When they caught on to the fact that they would get relocation monies and services, furniture, and clothes all on the back of the city, it seemed like everyone was doing it. Hence, the services of the FDLC were pressed and they needed more manpower. One of the solutions was to create squad companies as a supplemental manpower pool. Going from fire to fire to work at the bequest of the chief in charge, these squads did whatever was needed at the scene. They worked until the fire was declared "under control" and were released to go to the next working fire. The squads of yesteryear are gone, all disbanded until Squad 1 emerged by themselves as a special unit around 1977. They were the only squad in Liberty City until 1998 when the city created seven additional units for a total of eight squad companies placed strategically throughout the city. The mission of a squad in the FDLC encompasses four of the fire service disciplines: engine work, truck work, rescue operations, and hazardous materials operations. They are highly specialized units, training in many technical disciplines as well as basic bread and butter operations. They are required to maintain multiple technician level standards in many areas, as is standard with all units assigned to the Special Operations Command.