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Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
The former CAL FIRE chief of fire protection shares stories from her unique path from seasonal firefighter to fire chief and beyond
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
Mark Brady retired last week after more than a quarter-century as the face of Prince George’s County’s fire department
You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim
The tower is being remembered fondly as the training grounds for many firefighters over the decades
Alexandria Fire Chief Corey A. Smedley was promoted on Monday after serving as acting fire chief for six months
Making tough decisions – and pushing for change – is your responsibility, even when it doesn’t win you any fans
Not being able to let go puts the new chief in an awkward position
A Mississippi firefighter who was disciplined and later resigned after hanging a noose in his locker says he didn’t have racist intentions
From staying positive to engaging with the broader fire community, the key to survival lies within
Valuing firefighters with a “worker” mentality – not simply degrees and test scores – is key to the long-term success of the fire service