Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
Approximately 3,000 people gathered to remember Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
Captain Brad Sherwood joined Cedar Falls Fire Rescue as a volunteer in 1997
“It’s gotta be like hell,” said Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford. “We’re doing all we can to support [Walter Stewart],” who also lost his son
“Every member of Local 2 and the Department mourns with our brother Walter and the Stewart family,” said Local 2 president Jim Tracy
“The response has been overwhelming from firefighters here locally, across the country and internationally,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown
Friends, family members, colleagues and hospital staffers cheered as Lt. Bill Doody was wheeled out of Staten Island University North Hospital
Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown said firefighters from around the country and the world are flying in to honor Firefighter Jason Arno’s life and sacrifice
Leadership
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“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
“Billy chose to give life after his death. He is truly our forever hero,” said his widow, Kristina Moon
“What is so very special is that the donor for John is one of our own, FF Tim Belcher. I am speechless, humbled, and forever thankful,” wrote Lexington Lt. Joe Sexton
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
Lawrence Firefighter Patrick Sweeney was gifted a new axe, complete with an engraving of his grandfather’s dog tags
As Matt Myers battles Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, his colleagues at the Shawnee Township Fire Department are grateful for public’s kindness
Leadership
Reflections on the man who powered Fire Engineering and FDIC for so many years
“Bobby was a larger-than-life personality who dedicated his life to God, family, and the fire service,” said Eric Schlett, executive vice president of Clarion Events
William Moon’s wife, Kristina, shared a statement noting that her husband’s organs can provide “Christmas miracles” for others
Several members left during COVID, and many remaining members feel beaten down or unsure how to establish a “family feeling” with the rookies
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
Alcohol
One of the key risk factors for alcohol abuse is post-traumatic stress, something many first responders struggle with
Whether you envision a lifelong career or dream about hanging up your gear for the last time, be intentional with your time and service
“We have made a lot of progress, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” said Carter Bevins, chief of the Neon Volunteer Fire Department
Dale Melanson’s helmet has visited more than two dozen departments so far
Leadership
From setting clear expectations to sharing feedback, simple actions can go a long way to establish yourself as a trusted team member
We’re talking about those members who are constantly in conflict and make everyone around them miserable
Leadership
Going beyond Chief Brunacini’s guidance to “Be nice”
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
First, make sure you’re not using terms like “brotherhood” and “sisterhood” if you don’t treat potential members that way
Marinee Zavala focuses on the unique cross-border collaboration and relationship between Tijuana and San Diego-area firefighters
Feedback, active listening and personal connections are critical to crew cohesion
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