Firefighter Heroes
Featured stories about firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty.
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
Aberdeen Fire Chief Tom Hubbard said Pauley stands out as a firefighter due to his knowledge of the area, as well as his dedication to the citizens he’s served for so many years
After responding to a call nearby, Gainesville Fire Department firefighters stepped in to help a World War II veteran by clearing his yard, driveway and roof of leaves
Customers who come into the shop might actually end up with a tattoo artist who is still an active first responder
Fire Chief Jason Gilliland was presented with two awards based on a letter written by Firefighter Kraig Hill
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at B&O Railroad Museum to fill 10,000 goodie pouches for Baltimore’s first responders
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The 9/11 Memorial Glade honors rescue and recovery workers who were sickened or died after responding to the Sept. 11 attacks
Raymond Wasson collapsed after a performance with the Breezy Point Bagpipers in August of last year
Tallmadge Fire Department firefighters helped grant 14-year-old Ian Alaniz’s wish with a ride home on the last day of school
The Portsmouth Regional Hospital honored the agencies at its annual EMS appreciation banquet Thursday, May 23 at the Jarvis Center
EMSSTAT paramedics serve as Norman, Moore and Goldsby’s first medical responders and have earned the American Heart Association’s highest level of recognition every year since 2015
Crews have responded to the airport multiple times for “hard landings,” usually resulting in sprains and or fractures
Dr. Michael Guttenberg and William Ryan passed away from 9/11-related illnesses
Seventeen people who came within inches of losing their lives were reunited Tuesday with the FDNY paramedics and EMTs who saved them.
The mother duck ran right up to the truck like Lassie, then back to the storm drain
A Cuyahoga Falls firefighter/paramedic is being praised for an unexpected act of kindness
EMT Stuart Saladin and his rookie partner Zach Arias were driving through the West Bronx when they saw a robbery-in-progress unfold
Once he managed to get the dog out from under the rock, he was greeted with puppy kisses and gratitude
Ted Bowers, a firefighter-paramedic in Lebanon, was moving in across the street when he heard the commotion
All active-duty first responders will receive free entry to the inaugural REV Group Grand Prix, an NTT IndyCar race at Road America
Shawn Rogers, who just received the plaque, said he likes being involved in the community and helping out when the opportunity arises
DEC officers called the Oswego Fire Department to help with the rescue.
Firefighter Ryan Robeson was wearing boots, helmet, gloves, turnout coat and pants and a breathing apparatus
A swath of Interstate 15 was dedicated in honor of Cory Iverson, a North County Cal Fire firefighter who died battling the Thomas Fire in 2017
Joe Halaska, Adam Benson and Halaska’s retired firefighter dad Mike had stopped at a resort for food when a man collapsed nearby
Firefighter Cody Mooney, who lost his battle against a brain tumor, was saluted by dozens as he was escorted to donate organs
A video of two firefighters rescuing a flag as a raging fire destroys a Moose Lodge building has gone viral
Sen. Chris Jacobs visited Brighton Fire Department to present Elmer Wienclawski with his Veteran of the Month award
Levi Dalton was returning home and found his neighbor carrying his lifeless infant from his home after calling 911
Jon Stewart said it was “nonsense” that first responders and their families again have to “beg” Congress for money nearly 18 years after the attacks
Mavick Courter and Sgt. Nick John were named Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year, respectively, in a ceremony at Enid Fire Department’s Station No. 1