Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Despite recent federal funding cuts, plans for the 2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend are moving forward as scheduled, according to event organizers
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas suffered burns to 45% of his body in a house fire where conditions quickly changed, leading to a flashover
Garrett Knapp lost his collection of FD T-shirts when the Palisades Fire destroyed his family’s home
Often mistaken for a fire hose nozzle, Coit Tower stands as a celebration of San Francisco’s art, history and resilience
Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
St. Paul Capt. Kyle Bode and Excelsior Firefighter Doug Foote walked nine days from Duluth to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
Master Firefighter Preston Fant is the first DeKalb County firefighter to die in the line of duty
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
Veteran firefighters with nearly 300 years of combined service to swap stories, honor past fires and stay connected to today’s department
Participants climb or walk the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on September 11, 2001
Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with CEO Atul Agnihotri about the free services to patients and donors
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
What makes a fire department enthusiast — and how to be one, the right way
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
July 4 is a time to reflect upon what makes this country extraordinary — and commit to protecting our freedoms
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
No matter how harmless they seem, pranks demand careful timing, context and discretion
Common themes related to belonging and identity emerge from interviews with female firefighters
You can disagree without disrespect, you can educate without condescending, and you can lead without knowing everything
Meadville Firefighter Mick Lilly remains in serious condition after being run over by a tractor
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
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