Firefighting History
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
The Halligan tool has been an important part of a firefighter’s toolkit from initial creation to present
92 children and 3 nuns were killed in the 1958 school fire where so many previously learned lessons had gone unheeded
DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department was called to extinguish the fire with more specialized equipment
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
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”
Preplanning is critical to identifying the unsafe living conditions in your area
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 anniversary celebration in Old Lyme brings firefighters and community together
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
In the Glen Falls timeline, the first paid firefighters started work in 1903 working 10 days on and 1 day off
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 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
How post-fire risks contributed to the fatal 1972 collapse just minutes after the fire was called under control
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
Decades of deadly fires spurred federal action, culminating in the iconic 1973 publication that remains relevant to the fire service today
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
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