Sarah Calams

Frontline Voices

Sarah Calams

Sarah Calams, who previously served as associate editor of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, is the senior associate editor of Police1.com and Corrections1.com. In addition to her regular editing duties, Sarah delves deep into the people and issues that make up the public safety industry to bring insights and lessons learned to first responders everywhere.

Sarah graduated with a bachelor's degree in news/editorial journalism at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Have a story idea you'd like to discuss? Send Sarah an email or reach out on LinkedIn.

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Top 15 must-see firefighting documentaries
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These documentaries are not your typical Hollywood adaptations; they're real, raw and offer a glimpse into the life of everyday firefighters
Making workouts count: How to workout SMARTer, not harder
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Ditch the "all-or-nothing" attitude and replace it with "a little goes a long way" approach by following these five steps
Giving back: 18 first responder charities and organizations
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How to support first responders injured in the line of duty, plus recruit education, families of fallen firefighters, Ukrainian firefighters and more
'It wasn't the same after 9/11': How becoming a cop saved an FDNY firefighter's life
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After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
An FDNY fighter: 1 firefighter’s battle for himself and his daughter
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Chris Ryan beat throat cancer, then turned his focus to improving his daughter's quality of life
The floating fire station: A look at SFFD's first-of-its-kind Fireboat Station No. 35
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Just north of San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, the new Fireboat Station No. 35 will serve the city with its three fireboats and rescue watercraft
The chain of survival: How a fire chief who suffered 2 sudden cardiac arrests beat the odds
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A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Inside Heavy-1: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's technical rescue apparatus
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The behemoth apparatus has been used during significant events to help save lives
How a Wis. pilot program is attracting local applicants
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After struggling with turnover, the City of Antigo Fire Department created a homegrown program to solve its staffing shortage
Burgers, BBQ and brothers: First responder twins share love of food, public safety
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Jonathan and Matthew Burgess juggle the demands of their firefighter and LE careers with their built-from-the-ground-up food business
11 requirements to become a firefighter
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The firefighting career field is very competitive; here's a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
Surgeon by day, firefighter by night: A surgeon's journey back to the fire service
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Dr. James Betts had been working 80-hour work weeks at the hospital; 10 years ago, he committed to getting back to his fire service roots
'It was like jumping into a fireplace': How a CO and former EMT saved a driver engulfed in flames
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Daniel O'Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Saving one of their own: FF-EMT's close call highlights importance of not ignoring warning signs
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Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn't feel right saved his life
'It's OK to not be OK': Firefighter focuses on breaking the silence around mental health
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Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide
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