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Lakewood firefighters, advocates and others converted an RV after a call to help a homeless person
FireRescue1 readers weigh in on viral article about harsh realities of response capabilities, funding and community support
Putney residents blamed the crisis in the fire department on poor communication and a lack of respect for the members
Clark County Deputy Chief Warren Whitney was known for giving back to the community and being focused on the safety of county citizens
A two-alarm fire destroyed the Los Angeles County church that had collected Christmas toys for local children
Funds from the unknown Willoughby Fire Department supporter came with a request they only be used for fire equipment
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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
Four adults and two children were killed in severe storms that hit in Montgomery County and north of Nashville
Henderson County Firefighter Richard “Rick” D. Miller served as a driver for Station 1 since 2021; he was 69 years old
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
Life lessons and the spirit of volunteerism, community are the heart of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department
“We all of kind of came together and said, ‘this is the right thing to do,’” said South Jordan Firefighter Austin Rekoutis
Los Banos firefighters stayed with Karen Garcia’s children, fixing them breakfast and getting them ready for school after their mother was taken to the hospital
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
The firefighter was an accountant for the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association with direct access to the funds
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
“HERo Fire Camp” in Marin County offered two days of hands-on experience for young women interested in the fire service
The “Buck Up for Unity” campaign involves restaurants in Unity Township supporting seven departments
Transparent communication between city managers and fire chiefs is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring the city’s overall wellbeing
Ashtabula Township firefighters have a second fire house staffed by part-time crews
Connect with RAs to help share kitchen safety tips, provide fire extinguisher training, and underscore proper use of small appliances
Half of all home fires involve cooking, and cooking fires are the leading cause of home fire injuries
Use data to focus your cooking safety messaging on the issues and areas that need it most
The department’s approach to campaigns underscores the importance of thorough research, inclusivity, collaboration and innovation
Arizona University’s Economic Policy Institute will working with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority on firefighter retention
The 1899 ladder wagon built by American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. will be the centerpiece of the weekend celebration
Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
Los Padres National Forest firefighters cleaned vandalism off a rock formation in the Los Padres National Forest
Leaders, we must stay focused the myriad issues impacting our membership, even those that can feel distant from day-to-day operations
A third Albuquerque firefighter, also accused of rape, retired after allegations surfaced and all three were placed on administrative leave
The department asked citizens for their thoughts, in a survey, on tattoos as they consider changing the current policy
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