Firefighter Heroes
Featured stories about firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty.
International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Scott Campbell is the second San Jose firefighter to become a league referee, taking Bill Leavy’s old number, 217
Davenport city officials had received several complaints about needed repairs and maintenance from occupants of the six-story building
‘This is the answer why we are God’s chosen’: A fire captain shares feelings about the job during a dark time of his life
Omaha Firefighter Drew Gerken was recognized for stepping up to help families recover after devastating fires
Putnam County Firefighter-EMT Darrell Jennings aided at least 20 injured neighbors after a tornado swept through his community
Longmont Fire Lt. Mike Burelson was honored by a nonprofit organization for stopping a man holding a lighter at a fire scene
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant
Inspirational and harrowing stories from around the country in 2019
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health confirmed it is investigating the November fire that killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
Seven sons of Worcester firefighters killed in the Cold Storage and Warehouse fire 20 years ago share why they joined the fire service in their fathers’ footsteps
The woman called Firefighter Peter Hartnett “an angel” at his recognition ceremony this week
Days after Fire Lt. Jason Menard died rescuing members of his crew, several toured a local fire department hoping to follow in his footsteps
Thousands gathered at the funeral for Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard, who was killed after rescuing fellow firefighters at a three-story blaze last week
Hundreds of first responders from across the state gathered to pay their respects to Menard, who was killed in a four-alarm fire last week
Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard rescued a fellow firefighter and was searching for trapped residents when he was killed in the blaze
Firefighter Chris Pace remains in intensive care after being rescued during a four-alarm fire by Fire Lt. Jason Menard, who later died in the blaze
DeGeneres asked the firefighters to respond to President Trump lashing out over the state’s ongoing fire issues
Fire Chief
Chief Steven Davis said a woman in his neighborhood knocked on his door and said her son-in-law was not breathing
The ring survived two separate wildfires that erupted almost 60 years apart: the Getty Fire and Bel Air Fire in 1961
Animal Rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation officials said the owl was found “among the ashes, disoriented and suffering from smoke inhalation”
The firefighter was forced to deploy his personal fire shelter to prevent two residents from being overcome by flames
The armed man had robbed three nearby businesses before attempting another robbery at a bar
EMT Melvin Reed helped save an 18-year-old lifeguard, who later became a firefighter, when a roof collapsed over a preschool swimming class
Suwannee County Fire and Rescue Capt. Chip Leathlean “took it upon himself” to make the girl feel special after noticing she was not engaged in the program
Animal Rescue
The dog was resuscitated with equipment donated by the Southern Colorado Kennel Club
“A ceiling was shattered and it’s a long time coming, and one that we’re very proud of,” Chief Kevin Gallagher said
The two dads, both fathers of young girls, soothed the upset girl by allowing her to paint their nails after the car crash
Earthquake
“Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later” reflects on the stories from the survivors, first responders and unsung heroes from the Bay Area quake
Amputation
In November 2018, Gary Weiland was given “unbelievable” news that doctors would have to amputate his leg after knee surgery complications
Sgt. James Johnston, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist and volunteer firefighter, was killed in south-central Afghanistan
MOST POPULAR
- Sons of Worcester 6 carry on firefighting tradition
- Video: SC firefighter gives new puppy to cop who lost dog in fire
- Video: Firefighter snatches falling woman at burning apartment
- Video: FDNY firefighters honored for bravery at White House ceremony
- Off-duty FDNY firefighters save driver after car crash