Brotherhood and Sisterhood
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
A fundraising goal of $500,000 for the injured Orange County firefighters will help cover medical costs not covered by insurance
Owensboro Firefighter Tyler Grant was recommended by department and city leaders for the Blue Angels’ ”Key Influencer” program
Firefighter Thomas Gambino marks 20 years with the FDNY this year, carrying on the legacy of his father
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Springfield Firefighter Leonard Corbin served the department for 32 years
Retired San Jose Captain Sam Seibert might be the oldest living firefighter in the country
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Let’s aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
Does your crew demonstrate the perfect ‘swing’ – in sync on the fireground?
Firefighters use ink to honor the brotherhood, fallen members and so much more
Sun Prairie Firefighter Cory Barr was killed while evacuating people from a gas leak in 2018
Can firefighters’ dark humor, coupled with resilience, help manage workplace incivility?
Roanoke Firefighter Brayden Bradbury is carrying on the family tradition
The guide provides information on volunteer fire service life and guidance for strong family relationships
Alameda County Firefighter Brandon Franco was burned while fighting the Corral Fire
At 65, West Mead Firefighter Dale Johnston is the youngest member of the 50-year and active club
Dozens of off-duty Frisco firefighters have been working to take care of each other and neighbors after the EF-3 tornado hit their neighborhood
Creating a homegoing experience for fallen firefighters, police officers and veterans
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Teams in the Garfield County Firefighter Games are firefighters from different departments working together
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
Sterling Firefighter Brian Diamond was one of several firefighters injured in an explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown
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
Duluth Firefighter Ray Skoglund suffered a brain injury and several fractures after being struck by a hit-and-run driver
Tucson Firefighter Cyprian Ortiz saw a familiar face on his first day as captain — his sister Captain Crystal Ortiz
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