History
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
From its wooden beginnings to modern ‘smart’ systems, the fire hydrant is a storied icon that represents the evolution of the fire service
Hundreds visit the Station Fire Memorial Park each year to pay their respects
“You don’t expect to actually see a giant hole where a bridge used to be — a bridge that I had driven across thousands of times,” said Paramedic Jon Atkinson
Jan. 23, 2005, marked the first time since 1918 that FDNY members had died in separate calls on the same day
Most of the London crewmembers’ cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia
Nagel helped develop ALS and the country’s first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for “Emergency!”
“Fire remains a serious threat to public safety — and America is still burning,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on a three-city tour
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
The origin of our current command system began 50 years ago and was further developed through the work of Chief Alan Brunacini
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
From the story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow to the annual observations that bring fire safety messages to millions
9/11, tech growth, expanded assignments, and warp-speed changes define the decade
A mayday call went out after the ceiling and walls at Victory Baptist Church collapsed
Who we were then, who we as a country are now and who we need to be
A FF/paramedic captain recounts hunkering down with victims at the Pentagon on 9/11 while expecting another attack
“The aim of this project is to share, with humility and grace, the family members’ journeys,” said Richard Wiesel
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
“So many pastors from the 1800s had written into that Bible and preached from that Bible,” said Casey Rodgers, an elder at College Hill Presbyterian Church
The one-hour tribute includes interviews with Randy Mantooth, Kevin Tighe and others, and COZI TV will air a marathon of episodes beforehand
At its best, tradition is a moral compass; at its worst, it’s albatross hindering progress
“We’re able to get the stretcher under the patient and drag them to what amounts to a safer area and use less rescuers,” said Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher
The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
The 1978 roof collapse served as a wake-up call about the dangers hidden in building construction, specifically the weaknesses of trusses
545 firefighters and 10 helicopters are battling California’s Washburn Fire, just 25% contained
Through the televised memorial service, books and big screen dramatization, countless Americans discovered the story of 19 fallen firefighters
How a fire at a Queens hardware store took the lives of FDNY firefighters Harry Ford, Brian Fahey and John Downing
15 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
58 members remain from June 18, 2007, ready to guide the newest 311 members
Summarizing the lessons learned from two investigations
As inquiries continue in the United Kingdom, issues of housing equity and inclusion persist there and stateside
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