Firefighting History
A 1925 Ahrens Fox piston pumper led a vintage fire apparatus parade in Shenandoah, celebrating its 100th birthday and permanent home at the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society museum
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum is seeking support to transport the historic FDNY Super Tender from California to Bay City, where it will be reunited with the iconic Super Pumper
The 1978 roof collapse served as a wake-up call about the dangers hidden in building construction, specifically the weaknesses of trusses
545 firefighters and 10 helicopters are battling California’s Washburn Fire, just 25% contained
How a fire at a Queens hardware store took the lives of FDNY firefighters Harry Ford, Brian Fahey and John Downing
15 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
58 members remain from June 18, 2007, ready to guide the newest 311 members
As inquiries continue in the United Kingdom, issues of housing equity and inclusion persist there and stateside
Buena Borough is trying to recover the 1948 Autocar truck, a “jaws of life” device and other items from former officials for the Landisville Volunteer Fire Company
Crews with the Boston Fire Department and nearby departments used thousands of feet of hoses to pump water to the Suffolk Downs scene
An event and tours will raise funds to preserve Fire Fighter, which responded to Ground Zero and the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’
The city’s second Black firefighter, David Taylor, described Erwin as a “great firefighter but an even greater human being”
Dogs have a long history helping firefighters; now they expand their role to offer physical and mental health benefits
The department’s parade and apparatus muster displayed both modern and antique equipment
No one was injured, but the crash caused major damage to the Knoxville Fire Department building
“Tommy,” which was named after former Baltimore Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., will be restored and displayed
Among Tom Herman’s 18 apparatus is one of two remaining trucks that responded to the 1937 aviation disaster
America’s firefighters were better trained and equipped for the future but ever mindful and proud of their past
Fire Chief Richard Kelley performed rescue and recovery operations, and Police Chief Wade Gourley served as an honor guard for many victims’ funerals
Still far short of a goal of 45% minority representation, veteran and retired Black members fear that upcoming retirements will further reduce the numbers
Gregory Brown will enter an Alford plea, which allows him to maintain his innocence, and a judge plans to sentence Brown afterward
Is it time to prepare U.S. firefighters to battle mass fire events similar to those witnessed during World War II?
“Breaking barriers is possible,” said Queen Anunay, who until recently led the EMS division
After learning the former official had passed, DCFEMS shared a throwback photo of Albright at the station greeting crewmembers
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
Engine 21’s Stephen Paine invented sliding poles, and a second Black company was established in 1943
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
An antique fire engine that responded to Baltimore’s Great Fire of 1904 is now draped in black fabric, honoring the three firefighters killed on Jan. 24
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
The old uniform patch shows the Iron Fireman, a statue that has stood in Trenton for over 100 years and has been a gathering place for ceremonies and memorials
Bryan Sheppard, who maintains his innocence, spent nearly 20 years in prison for an explosion that killed six Kansas City firefighters
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
