Firefighting History
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Remembering the three firefighters killed, many others injured, and recognizing the push for continued training and equipment
While some had been leaning towards a career in public service, watching the heroics of the first responders on television solidified their decision for the fire service
“At the beginning, there was no rhyme or reason or plan. The only thing on everyone’s mind was getting survivors out of the debris”
Firefighters must be students of history to appreciate the evolution of the fire service and its impact on current fire tactics
The deteriorating condition of the former fire station housing the Terre Haute Police and Fire Museum has caused a closure of the historic building
The sale of the coins are part of an effort to raise money for scholarships for the children of fallen firefighters
The Owensboro Fire Department, created in 1866, is seeking the public’s help to learn about its past
The names of the state’s first 10 Black firefighters are memorialized on a plaque at the location of former Engine Company No. 9 in Richmond
A quick history lesson shows how we can welcome new members and honor our past
Former fire stations are no longer doomed to the wrecking ball as historic preservation gains momentum
Reviewing the evolution from the first motorized pump standard to the dawn of diesel and the rise of UHP and PTO pumps
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The FDNY held a wreath-laying ceremony for the three firefighters killed on on June 17, 2001
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
Calera Fire-Rescue members hope to bring the rescue unit, which is currently for sale on Facebook Marketplace, back to Oklahoma
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
How one hydrant provided hope after the Great Earthquake of 1906, and what was done to ensure the city would never again have to rely on a miracle
Firefighters and police officers recalled searching through the Everglades for anything that could be given back to the victims’ families
The hybrid virtual and in-person ceremony honored the 168 people killed in the terrorist attack on April 19, 1995
Elmer Nash Jr., 47, was 12 years old when he allegedly set the fire that killed Everett Firefighter Gary Parks
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The milestone anniversary was marked with the celebration of achievements and continued calls for equal pay for EMS providers
The Squad A truck, which responded to the blaze and has been missing for 73 years, will be welcomed back by relatives of the fallen Brockton firefighters
The tragic fire that proved the value of automatic sprinklers in high-rise buildings
With origins in warfare, pike poles and hooks evolved to serve a variety of functions, including modern firefighting
Colorado firefighters reflect on late-season wildfire that posed the ultimate challenge for the state’s limited resources
While last year was one of the most chaotic years in recent memory, thousands of Australian and U.S. firefighters rang in 2020 with the world already on fire
Firefighters worked frantically to save fellow members as the building collapsed around them; 9 did not survive
Brunacini’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
