Firefighter Heroes
Featured stories about firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Louisville Firefighter Bryce Carden credits teamwork in the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge rescue
Major responses, award and honors, conflicts overseas, devastating wildfires and e-Bike blazes made headlines
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Veteran first responder Conrad Gonzalez wrote “10-96 … We’re on the Way,” which includes 40 stories about saving lives
A cell phone video captures firefighters rescuing a woman who was trapped on the second floor, in the worst part of the fire
Forest Fire Patrolman David Kullgren and Forest Ranger Tom Trask are making the four-day trip in a brush truck to help in the fight against the Mendocino Complex
Captain Kyle Olson and firefighters Andrew Brian, Scott Kohler and Matt Towner are being hailed heroes after bringing a woman to safety by deploying a personal bail-out system
A photographer getting footage of firefighters battling an apartment fire captured the moment Terrell Paci handed an urn to a sobbing woman
Around 98 firefighters from 20 different counties are being deployed in an activation of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
Matthew Driscoll used his extra time while on light duty after an injury to create training that would help responders recognize signs of trafficking victims
Five firefighters were photographed getting sleep where they could while they worked to help the thousands of people threatened by the Carr Fire
The much-lauded documentary about three women fighting against the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia, has been nominated for another award
The Syracuse Fire Department was heading back to the marina after docking practice when they saw a woman floating in the water
Firefighter Jeremy Menges and John Werner helped try to save a driver at the scene of the crash, and now the Kansas Highway Patrol has named them honorary troopers
To prevent tragedies caused by drunk driving, the Davidson Volunteer Fire Department is offering rides to wedding guests who have had too much to drink
The stamp includes a firefighter carrying an axe, an EMS worker and a law enforcement officer shining a flashlight
It took three and Joyce Craig gave the ultimate sacrifice – her life – in helping save others from a house fire in West Oak Lane in December 2014 years to outfit
The emergency prompted the MBTA to shut down third rail power in both directions and stop trains on the Red Line
The responders helped rescue a woman who called 911 to report that she was trapped in her vehicle and submerged in a canal
New York State Trooper Matthew Colwell and firefighter Jessica Campet pulled the child from the deep end of the pool at the La Quinta Inn
Capt. Darin Peterson and Eric Watkins jumped into action after an 18-year-old and a 4-year-old were struck by lightning
St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gaede helped a doctor treat the man until the plane could make an emergency landing
A photo of firefighter-paramedic Doug Higley sitting with a 3-year-old at the hospital while waiting for her parents to arrive has gone viral
Corinth Fire Department firefighters reunited an amputee with his prosthetic leg after it fell off the back of his jet ski
Owensboro Fire Department Lt. Larry Freels said it “was surreal” delivering Magdalene Marie Freels in the front seat of his minivan
David George, who is also a pastor, shot and killed Timothy Day after he opened fire in a Walmart
This Father’s Day, recognize the fire service leaders who have made a difference in your life and career, and strive to mentor the next generation of firefighters
FDNY firefighter William Tolley was remembered by fans at the Bay Area Death Fest with a touching video about how he and his band helped inspire death metal
The Darley Family Foundation donated to the IAFC Foundation in memory of William Darley and Chief Alan Brunacini
Capt. Thomas Johannessen was swimming for exercise when he saw the San Francisco Police Department Marine Unit trying to help a swimmer in distress
Cal Fire firefighter Thomas Kofron, who helped battle the Thomas Fire, will be featured on an episode of the hit show
“It’s moments like this that I am reminded, this is why I do the job,” said Fire Captain Chris Blazek, who was photographed holding the child
Patrick Callahan reunited with the 5-year-old boy and his mother after rescuing them from their third-floor home when a fire broke out
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