Firefighting History
It’s not unusual for a firehouse to house a spirit or two
The 1966 blaze was the deadliest fire in the history of the FDNY until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
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
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“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
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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
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Smith wrote the renowned “Report from Engine Co. 82” and later founded Firehouse Magazine
As she watched the chaos, Isabel Gamoneda was instantly reliving the hellish inferno more than 30 years ago that killed her two brothers
Mantooth’s portrayal of Firefighter-Paramedic Johnny Gage in “Emergency!” has inspired people to pursue a career in fire and emergency services for five decades
“Our name, like our logos, symbols and actions must represent today’s volunteer fire service,” said First Vice President Edward Tase
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Ashley Shapiro is bringing back a modern version of the capital city’s unique fire hook and donating them to the Hartford FD
The city’s first fire truck, a circa-1930 American LaFrance, has come full circle after its journey to as far away as New York — nine decades after the fire department put it to use
The 2022 class includes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fire and emergency services and fire protection disciplines
The names of 31 firefighters who died in the line of duty and the names of 38 firefighters who died during active duty are etched into tributes
Gresham firefighter Nick Haney helped administer CPR to Meghan Roth, whom he’d met through a mutual friend
Shackleton’s guidance and perseverance under unimaginable conditions can be emulated by all fire officers
Fires in the 1890s led to official city recognition of the department and better funding of equipment
The full restoration of the 1899 wagon built by the American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. is part of Mifflinburg Fire Co.'s 125th anniversary celebration
Latosha Clemons, Boynton Beach, Florida’s first Black female firefighter, alleges damage to her personal and professional reputation
The station is named after Hilton L. Roberts Sr., a member of the second class that integrated the city’s firefighter academy and department in 1954
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