The fire service dealt with many challenges in 2017. From wildfires and natural disasters to the worst mass shooting in modern American history, firefighters rose to the occasion and proved once again that they serve with honor, bravery and integrity. Despite a difficult year, there was also much to celebrate in 2017, including the countless acts of heroism – big and small – from firefighters all over the country.
As we turn the page on 2017, take a look back at some of the year's most heroic and impactful moments with features from our expert columnists and multimedia lists of the year's top moments.