4th of July Fires

Fire Chief John O'Neill says that every year the Youngstown Fire Dept expects a rash of firework related fires, ranging from grass fires to burning shingles.

Discuss | July 2, 2013

Becoming a Firefighter

It takes brains and brawn to be a firefighter under Chief John O'Neill. According to Chief O'Neill, the rewards far outweigh the risks. Despite the difficult job market, he says that the Fire Department has had difficulty finding qualified local recruits.

Discuss | July 2, 2013

Saving a Child's Life

It's just another day on the job for Fire Chief John O'Neill, as he recounts the time he rescued a ten year old boy from a blazing house fire.

Discuss | July 2, 2013

A Firefighter's Story

Youngstown Fire Chief John O'Neill gives a brief accounting of his family's long standing tradition of fighting fires.

Discuss | July 2, 2013

The Retire/Rehire Conundrum

Fire Chief John O'Neill isn't comfortable with the current trend of retiring and rehiring. For his part, he's looking forward to a well deserved retirement without any regrets.

Discuss | July 2, 2013

Arson

Fire Chief John O'Neill says that Youngstown has the highest arson per capita in the United States.

Discuss | July 2, 2013