Firefighting History
Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations
The historic fire spotlights the need for courage, command presence, smart tactical decision-making, and risk management
An exhibit created by retired firefighters captures the outpouring of support following the tragic Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
The memorial ceremony will be viewable online Tuesday afternoon, on the seventh anniversary of the blaze that killed 19 wildland firefighters
The pioneering insurance organization helped blaze a path for the first building and fire prevention codes
Firefighter Richard Ziegler, 83, rescued 12 people from the wreckage of Mohawk Airlines Flight 121
Authorities say memorial crosses were broken, flags were scattered and a jug that smelled like gasoline was found nearby
The Stonewall Jackson Fire Department said in the statement that it will work to address the issue with input from the community
The city’s public arts manager was also fired after images of the city’s first black female firefighter and deputy chief and past chief were replaced
Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
Examining six possible reasons fire service members move from firefighters to fire-setters
In 1940, 207 people died after flames engulfed a popular dance hall in Mississippi
The tribute included the reading of the names of the 168 who died followed by 168 seconds of silence
Three tragedies were rooted in New York’s inability to shut down social clubs or gain their compliance with current codes
Officials said the items taken include antique extinguishers, nozzles and sprinkler heads
Chief Darin White took the helm at the Oakland department during the turbulent aftermath of the warehouse blaze that killed 36
Manchester Fire Chief Dan Goonan said the crash capped off a difficult week for the department as they’d recently mourned the loss of a rookie firefighter
The 1995 fire killed Capt. Thomas Brooks, Firefighter Patricia Conroy and Firefighter Marc Kolenda
Officials have designated Feb. 13 as Lynn Firefighters Day in memory of the devastating fire and building collapse
The program, founded in 1891 and in recent years offering ‘support’ services, will close due to difficulty recruiting volunteers
City and fire officials detailed the changes and investments already made in the wake of nine firefighter deaths over the last 20 years
Fire Chief Michael J. Lavoie recommended hiring a consultant to analyze the fire department’s practices and help develop a strategic plan
David Pike shares gripping accounts of working in the London Fire Brigade
The Virginia firefighter’s son restored the 1950s antique fire truck his father used to operate
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One civilian was rescued from the building’s fifth floor, and firefighters fought to control the fire for more than 24 hours
The “Night of Horror” in Butte, Montana, killed 13 firefighters and at least 45 others in 1895
Chronicling 50 years of change – and challenging the current generation to consider what’s next
City officials agreed it was no longer realistic to keep firefighters at the building, but hope the space can be repurposed
The capsule, which will be unearthed in 2060, contains letters, photographs, patches and other various items
From dangerous structure fires to active shooter events, firefighters faced many significant incidents in the 2010s
Norfolk’s original Fire Station No. 12, which was built in 1923, has met the historical criteria to receive the designation
The families of most of the 36 killed in the 2016 blaze will continue to seek compensation after a proposed settlement was rejected last week
