Firefighting History
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
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As the unit celebrates its centennial, firefighters, families and the community honor its legacy of courage, leadership and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice
Fifty years after the pivotal report, there is clearly still work to be done and new challenges to address for future firefighters
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Having a foundational understanding of our history is essential to seeing the bigger picture for our future
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Police officers, firefighters and providers from other agencies also are on site
NFFF continues to support the city following the fertilizer explosion, plus two recent struck-by incident LODDs
Buffalo’s Edward M. Cotter put out a brush fire from Lake Erie
Check out FDNY’s 1963 photo of a Field Communications Unit
Detailing the tragedy from the initial response to the final investigation
West Firefighter Edward Hykel was injured in the 2013 fertilizer plant explosion
The exhibition includes artifacts, multimedia displays, video animations and 3D models that illustrate major events of the time
The Charleston, S.C., chief reflects on his journey from the trauma of the Sofa Super Store fire tragedy to finding – and living – his growth-focused mission
In the battle to save the historic Victory Baptist Church, 10 firefighters experienced near misses
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Part of the Camden row home’s roof collapsed, but no one was hurt
Middletown’s 1930 tiller truck came with no doors or roof, a top speed of 30 mph, and is a predecessor to the modern aerial apparatus
The NYFP was primarily tasked with protecting property, but its members also saved lives alongside the FDNY’s Bravest
The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell
We can honor our past and maintain our traditions without dismissing new, better and safer ways of doing the job
The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history
For the Washington Fire Company location, the future is undetermined
“Emergency responders need to become students of history. It’s one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming the subject of history repeating itself,” says Graham
“David White is someone many people looked up to,” said Ernest Upchurch, chaplain for the Bryan Fire Department
EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work “touched the lives of thousands worldwide”
“You don’t expect to actually see a giant hole where a bridge used to be — a bridge that I had driven across thousands of times,” said Paramedic Jon Atkinson
Most of the London crewmembers’ cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia
The Loveland, Colo., chief shares lessons from his time in media and urges leaders to maintain forward progress for their organizations
Nagel helped develop ALS and the country’s first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for “Emergency!”
“Fire remains a serious threat to public safety — and America is still burning,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on a three-city tour
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
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