Brotherhood and Sisterhood
The obstacles aren’t just challenges; they are firefighter training in disguise
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
Firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones, along with Captain Edward Escamilla, were burned after becoming trapped during an apartment fire
Firefighter Matthew Bym proposed to Paramedic Makayla Swaim with some help from fellow firefighters
Emilee Derrer, whose father is a fire captain and whose mother is an EMT, received a ‘Pink Heals’ surprise celebration at her home
Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief Joseph Finn announced he will be retiring on March 12
Fellow firefighters shaved their head in solidarity with Firefighter-Paramedic Michelle Aprati while also raising money to help with her medical expenses
The department’s cascade system, donated to them 10 years ago, found another new home with a volunteer agency in Alaska
The 13-year-old, who has a congenital heart condition, has already collected several shirts and patches during his extended hospital stay
East Jefferson Fire Rescue Lt. Reece Chambers is believed to be the first firefighter in the state to return to front-line duty after a heart transplant
Multiple first responder departments lined the road to pay respects to 20-year-old Riverdale Firefighter Analiese Chapman
Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor
The team of first responders joined the Connecticut Hockey League and made it through the semi-final playoff round this season
More than 80 departments and dozens of volunteers have pitched in to help Farmington firefighters after the Sept. 16 explosion
EMS1 contributors acknowledge Bryan’s legacy and encourage all in EMS to continue his mission to improve wellness
After Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard died in a shooting last month, former EMT Chad Weston felt compelled to honor his memory in a tribute
When the son of a Georgia firefighter was diagnosed with cancer, firefighters around the world began sending videos to lift his spirits
The badge is the same that his father, Fire Chief Dale C. Herman, put on when he first became a city firefighter 33 years ago.
Southold Fire Department Firefighter Steve Gehreng suggested the reveal idea; other firefighters had seen photos of other departments doing similar reveals on social media
Glendale Fire Department Firefighter Alex Mathews paid tribute to fallen firefighter Nikki Sullivan in a poem shared by the department on social media
Famed fire illustrator Paul Combs encourages firefighters to use their passion to inspire greatness in moments big and small to leave a mark on the fire service
Colleagues have also shown their support for Nick Hibbs by providing meals for his family and helping with yard cleanup
No matter how conditioned we think we are to death, losing a fellow firefighter to cancer never gets easy
Self-help gurus telling you to wash behind your ears are on every corner, but none offer the clarity of wit
Dalmatians are not for everyone, but if you can befriend these beautiful animals, you can have a dependable buddy that is sure to put a smile on your face
From cooking meals for the families, to planning benefits, I’m proud to be working alongside all of them
It’s hard to explain the love a firefighter has for his or her tools, rig, and station.
When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility — and it should not be taken lightly
To all the firefighters across the country who stood up to the racial hatred in North Tonawanda, I’m proud to have you as brothers and sisters
The best movie lines invariably find their way onto the fireground and into the firehouse — often with hilarious results
