Firefighter Heroes
Featured stories about firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Honorees included a firefighter who saved a baby from a burning home, volunteers who led July 4 flood rescues and L.A. crews who battled wildfires
Through her song, “My Hero’s Prayer,” Beth Krah shares a message of faith and hope — a reminder to those on the frontlines that they are seen, valued and never alone
Reading Fire Department Medal Day honors firefighters and EMTs for lifesaving actions
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
For all the men and women who were killed during the 9/11 attacks, there were countless lives saved by the bravery of others
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
The 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service acknowledged the commitment and selflessness of two L.A. firefighters who faced “apocalyptic” wildfire conditions
After a terror bombing in Palm Springs, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Lyle risked collapse to restore power, not knowing one of the embryos belonged to a member of his crew
“On behalf of all of Los Angeles, thank you for all that you do,” host Conan O’Brien said. “These are heroes!”
Peoria Firefighter/Paramedic Asa Paguia was on his way to work when he came upon the fiery crash, and because of a prior overtime shift, he happened to have his gear with him
President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
One person can make a difference, and together we can move mountains to create a better tomorrow
“When we arrived, the baby had no pulse and was not breathing,” Sacramento Firefighter Adrienne Bisharat said, recalling the highway incident
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings
Among the recipients of the mortgage payouts are the families of NYC DOC Capt. Gennaro “Jerry” Cariello, CO Jonathan Latta, and FDNY Firefighter Robert Welsh III
For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Last week, Jim Maxwell, a 73-year-old father of two, died fighting the Falls fire in eastern Oregon when the single-engine air tanker he flew went missing
The family of former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore encouraged people to donate to their local volunteer FDs or EMS service in his honor
As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA
The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company said there was a limited amount of space on the back of Corey Comperatore’s coat
Orlando attorney Dan Newlin is also giving $100,000 to the families of those injured at the rally
Helen Comperatore says she has no ill will towards Biden, but her husband would not want her to take a call from the president
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say
Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore
The medal is named after Battalion Chief Thomas J. Neary who worked in the Bronx and Harlem during years of increased fire activity
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