Firefighter Memorials
An exhibit created by retired firefighters captures the outpouring of support following the tragic Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Family members and friends remember FDNY Firefighter Christian Engeldrum and his death during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Retired Syracuse Firefighter James Ennis was visiting his sister in Texas when he figured out how to improved the maintenance of the Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
One firefighter gave $40 to the manager and said the elderly woman’s meal would be covered the next time she visited the restaurant
The memorial was remodeled and 3,830 names were added to its granite walls in honor of firefighters and paramedics who died between Feb. 28, 1918 and Dec. 31, 1975
The fire chief said the trip served as a bonding moment not only among fathers and children, but among the young firefighters
The scholarship will be open to students who are dependents of fallen responders, including firefighters, paramedics and police officers
Six other firefighters were also inside when the truck suffered a mechanical issue and rolled over several times
The firefighter’s mother believes the statue was stolen by neighborhood kids who didn’t realize how much it meant
Christopher Douglas was struck by a motorist responding to a crash on a highway on July 5, 2013
Anne McCormick Sullivan was one of four firefighters who died in the Southwest Inn fire in Houston in May 2013
Here’s a roundup of past and present news coverage paying tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives
The station’s namesake, Dennis Cox, served as a volunteer firefighter for 18 years; he suffered a traumatic brain injury on the job
Firefighters from across the country are expected to honor 14-year veteran firefighter Steven Ackerman
Anne McCormick Sullivan, who died while batting the Southwest Inn Motel fire, was a graduate from the school district; it will open August 2016
Firefighter Daryl Gordon, 54, died after falling down an elevator shaft; he leaves behind a wife and two daughters
Daniel Kruger was killed after he was struck in the head by a falling tree while trying to cut it down in his yard on March 9
Memorial plaques were unveiled at the firehouse where both men will always have a permanent place
The letters ‘KKK’ were spray painted in blue on the base of the monument; the dog’s head also has blue paint on it
The Arizona Fallen Firefighter Memorial site will honor the 105 firefighters and paramedics who have died since 1902
She spent about 15 hours painting the living room mural that was inspired by her husband’s retirement
Lt. Randy Parker died last week battling a house fire; he leaves behind a wife and two sons
Capt. James Robeson was electrocuted in 2008 while fighting a fire; his wife said he would’ve been surprised to have a street named after him
James Allen, 24, died in March 1985 after getting caught in a backdraft at a residential fire
Firefighter Brian Woehlke, 29, died May 8, 2013 when a roof collapsed on him during a fire at a strip mall
The trio displayed little emotion when the verdicts were read and left the courtroom without comment
Firefighter Edwin “Jeff” Wenztel, a 35-year veteran of the department, was struck and killed by a train searching for a missing woman
Fire Chief Gerard Dio said the men’s deaths have inspired new research on safer firefighting technology and practices
The two firefighters and a woman have been charged with fourth-degree assault and malicious harassment
Friends, family and colleagues will gather to pay tribute to a great firefighter, fire chief, photographer and friend of the fire service
White paint was used to deface the memorial to fallen first responders
The two young Labrador Retrievers, Jake and Rossi, will become service dogs for people with disabilities
