Firefighting History
Four fire suppression tactics were included in the restoration of the beloved Paris landmark
Waverly Fire and Rescue’s 1934 fire truck used to pump around 250 gallons a minute compared to the near 1,500 gallons in newer models
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
A bomb in a van in the underground parking garage exploded killing six people, injuring over 1,000
From its wooden beginnings to modern ‘smart’ systems, the fire hydrant is a storied icon that represents the evolution of the fire service
Hundreds visit the Station Fire Memorial Park each year to pay their respects
92 children and 3 nuns were killed in the 1958 school fire where so many previously learned lessons had gone unheeded
If we use language that excludes others, that is a choice – and there is a message in that, whether it is intended or not
The Pleasantville Fire Department bell, used to alert firefighters before sirens, was significantly damaged
The 1899 ladder wagon built by American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. will be the centerpiece of the weekend celebration
The 1966 blaze was the deadliest fire in the history of the FDNY until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
We should not let the nobility of what we must do be corrupted by the excitement of what we want to do
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO shares his memories from Sept. 11 and beyond, plus the ongoing support for families impacted by tragedy
As 9/11 becomes a historical event to younger generations, it’s up to us to pass on the lessons learned and keep the memories of those we lost alive
The museum is honoring the anniversary of Sept. 11 with a new exhibit, “Recovery and Reflection, Celebrating the 9/11 Tribute”
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Thomas Neary has twice received the FDNY’s highest medal for valor in his 30 years with the department
Rick Davey spent nine years on his own time researching the saga of “Little Miss 1565"
Lessons learned and legacy impact on wildland firefighting
South Bay Fire Department FFs reflect on the department’s beginnings and changes over the years
The July 1, 1988, fire claimed the lives of five New Jersey firefighters
In the Glen Falls timeline, the first paid firefighters started work in 1903 working 10 days on and 1 day off
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
Two incidents, decades apart, highlight the risks of operating near this dangerous compound
“A huge part of my life was taken,” David Renaud said about his brother Matthew, killed in the Southwest Inn fire
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
The Oakland fire where 36 people died revealed a flawed fire inspection process
The items of significance will be displayed at the fire and EMS museums during the IAFC’s 150th anniversary year
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