Firefighting History
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
A Netflix documentary about the deadly blaze balances themes of loss with courage and fortitude
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
In the process of preparing to move, firefighters have uncovered a lot of history
The report is the first official account of what witnesses told investigators, how fire crews fought the inferno and where the bodies were located
Ten years ago, nine firefighters died while battling the Sofa Super Store fire
While the large societal problems are daunting, company officers can play a role in preventing and mitigating disaster at unauthorized-use sites
Derick Almena was charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities said he illegally converted a warehouse into housing and an entertainment venue
Derick Almena was arrested and charged with creating a deadly firetrap at the warehouse he rented and converted into a party space
Understanding the scope and costs of historic and recent wildfires is necessary to plan for future fire-suppression efforts
The Oklahoma City Fire Department tweeted a before and after photo of Ryan Tyson with number 51 on both helmets
The acknowledgment of the sacrifice given by military veterans began even before the U.S. was a country
Lest we forget, Memorial Day is about remembering our fallen troops, not perfecting our baked beans recipe
Even after the wake of the Ghost Ship fire, officials said the city is not doing its best to control its own properties
The suit claims the company should’ve known the warehouse’s electrical hookups were hazardous and illegally installed
Richard Ligon, 77, died at home from a heart attack; his chief said he “lived and breathed for the fire service”
From mechanization to labor relations, important fire service advances in the early 1900s remain with us today
The firefighters who allegedly attended the 2014 party did not report any concerns about the building
Werner Doehner had burns to his face, both hands and down his right leg from the knee
Hundreds gathered for a ceremony at the former site of the Murrah building, now a memorial and museum
Bree Rios, whose father is a fire engineer, has always wanted to become a firefighter and work alongside her dad
Volunteer firefighter Perry Calvin was one of 15 killed in the 2013 explosion
Capt. Scott Miller had a bullet go through his neck and jawbone; the bullet severed his carotid artery, which caused a stroke
There were a total of seven women in the SFFD in 1987; now, there are 285 uniformed women in the department
Chris Fields said the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing was a call that will always stick with him
The city refuses to budge until a final report on the fire is completed
Chief Karen Brack helped modernize the department and develop mutual aid agreements
Oakland officials said the city’s fire and building department officials failed to inspect the warehouse despite complaints from neighbors
Chief Teresa Deloach Reed has largely been out of public view since taking criticism shortly after the Dec. 2 Ghost Ship fire killed 36 people
Fred Langford has kept a scrapbook of articles documenting his time at the Vernon Fire Department
By delving into the history of the Maltese and Florian crosses, we can understand how the two, together, came to be such an integral symbol of the fire service
