Year in Review
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From escaped kangaroos and raccoon invasions to mistaken international rescue calls, these bizarre incidents show that not every emergency is life-or-death
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Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
Some of this year’s odder fire service calls were buried in the news cycle, not getting the ‘buzz’ they deserved
From firefighters going the extra mile for members of their communities, to civilians paying it forward for their local fire departments, here are the most heartwarming fire service stories from this year
Darrell Jennings and his family aided 28 neighbors in their living room after a violent EF-4 tornado tore through their Putnam County, Tennessee, neighborhood
This year, 57 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty; their dedication to protecting their communities will never be forgotten
From dangerous structure fires to active shooter events, firefighters faced many significant incidents in the 2010s
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
Inspirational and harrowing stories from around the country in 2019
Progress in 2020 expected for bills still in committee
St. Louis firefighters and battalion chiefs share a play-by-play of the astonishing – and unexpected – rescues
From enhanced focus on cancer prevention to managing medication shortages, fire service leaders weigh in on 2020 fire and EMS trends
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Just six months after losing his leg, and despite what surgeons had told him, Firefighter Gary Weiland was ready to get back on the job
Five reports capture firefighters’ life-or-death moments on the incident scene
From the many dogs rescued from burning homes to the fat rat stuck in a manhole, firefighters had their hands full with animal saves
In 2018, 86 firefighters died in the line of duty around the United States
Self-care, leaning on fellow firefighters and professional therapy help firefighters cope with the aftermath of wildfires, firefighter stress
A firefighter from Brockton, Mass., made his PGA debut at the U.S. Open before competing in the Masters in Augusta
Wildfires, acts of violence and declining numbers in the fire service will require training, data-driven approaches to emergency response
As firefighters learn more about increased risk for cancer, they should protect themselves in case of a future cancer diagnosis by documenting exposure
From finishing a pizza delivery to standing in for a hurt colleague at a graduation ceremony, firefighters performed some pretty great acts of kindness this year
From flaming spiders to a girl stuck in a tailpipe, this year first responders dealt with several incidents you just can’t make up
Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader, a TIME-recognized pioneer in fighting the opioid epidemic, talks results, first responder mental health
As the sole provider of emergency services for Walt Disney World properties in Orlando, Fla., Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters have one of the most unique missions in the country
Congresswoman Norma Torres, who previously worked as a 911 operator, wants to upgrade the status of 911 operators from clerical workers to first responders
New technology, equipment and systems – from fire suppression, to the cloud, to drones – are impacting fire service delivery capabilities
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New technology allows fire departments to get more operational capability out of less fire apparatus, keeping up with a changing scope and decreased staffing
Dallas Fire-Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic William An was shot in his arm and leg while helping a victim who was lying in the middle of an East Dallas street
Trust us, the biggest head-scratcher stories of the year will have you saying “what did I just read?” all day long
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