Brotherhood and Sisterhood
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
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
Firefighters are not short on opinions — what is often missing is the discipline to follow through and make those conversations matter
Bringing back family-focused values may be the enticement prospective members seek – or the glue that holds together the organization
Colleagues and first responders gathered to pay tribute to Michael Altman, a fourth-generation firefighter killed in the line of duty
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
The Cleveland Firefighters Hockey Fest honored five fallen Ohio firefighters, including EMT and recruit Symeon S. Williams Sr., who died during fire academy training in 2025
No one will remember what you did, but they will remember how you treated them
How a grass roots nonprofit is filling financial gaps for firefighters and their families in emergencies
FOOLS is one of the most visible firefighter organizations in North America, known for its emphasis on tradition, training and fireground competence
After two Clark County firefighters were flown to a burn unit following wildfire operations, Wichita firefighters coordinated a lift outside Ascension Via Christi St. Francis for a brief visit
After a 2025 motorcycle crash led to the amputation of his left leg, Merced Firefighter Rhett Avant chose a below-the-knee amputation to improve his prosthetic options
Internal rivalries between shifts and staff can erode trust and culture, but a shared mission can bring everyone back to the same side
Community and fire service supporters rally for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief as he navigates termination process
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Celebrating the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation
Jason Kelly, a 20-year veteran of the Bristol Fire Department known for his technical expertise and infectious positivity, died unexpectedly over the weekend
Center your resolution on community, crew and competence to leave a lasting legacy
The Front Line Foundation presented a $20,000 death benefit to the widow of St. Paul firefighter Timothy Bertz, who died unexpectedly days after graduating from the department’s academy
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
After surviving a rare and aggressive cancer, Dan Carr is recovering — and shining a light on the lifesaving power of organ donors like Stacey Holden
Dunville, a Navy veteran and amputee injured in a 1999 structure collapse, is being honored for community service, fundraising and support for fellow veterans and amputees
Timothy Bertz realized his dream of becoming a St. Paul firefighter days before a sudden medical event took his life
From training photos to fireground videos, firefighters are quick to critique, but following one simple tip can do more to improve the discourse than public callouts
Let us be grateful for the amazing organizations we work for and the quality of the people who serve our communities
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
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