Awards
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The three members of the Hilton Head (S.C.) Fire Rescue were honored for a heroic save at a structure fire amid deteriorating conditions
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the recipients showed “extraordinary valor” above and beyond the call of duty
“The opportunity to come full circle today is incredible,” Portland Deputy Chief Andy Ponce said at the celebration
A leader’s success is often on the shoulders of so many supporters
Bob Gear has led Benton County Fire District 1 and the Pasco Fire Department; he also responded to the World Trade Center attack on 9/11
The CommanDING Tech Challenge was designed to encourage the development of advanced incident command dashboards for first responders
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is a nonprofit designed to respond to unmet needs of the firefighter community by facilitating access to wellness resources
Other departments have show an interest in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s multi-tiered response program
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
Firefighters Darren Harsch, Adam Nordenschild, Artur Podgorski and Belvon Koranteng received proclamations for the daring rescue
An USAR team found the missing person’s vehicle by using a satellite radio service to obtain its coordinates
Lessons in volunteer fire service leadership highlight teamwork, self-awareness and embracing the unique skills of members
FDNY EMS Lt. Dwight Scott and EMTs Christopher Juanilla and Tiffany Robledo received the honor
“We can never fully thank you for your service or for your sacrifice, but today is an important day for the nation to give thanks for all that you do,” he said
The award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated creative approaches to improving therapies for patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and sudden cardiac arrest
