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FITNESS IN FOCUS
“This family, this crew, these team members ... if it hadn’t been for them, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Sgt. Darrow Harden said
Firefighters have expressed concerns about the building they refer to as “cancer house,” because many who have worked there have been diagnosed with cancer
The Glosson family’s tradition of public service began in 1956 when Emmett Glosson first suited up at Austin Central Fire Station 1
The City of Anaheim and Anaheim Fire & Rescue hosted 1,000 burn survivors for the annual gathering of members of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Several sites on and near the base now exceed state standards for human health for PFAS levels
The app, PulsePoint, allows users to view and receive alerts on calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services
Eric Stevens, who played for the St. Louis Rams, was diagnosed with ALS one month after his wedding
New IAFC campaign focuses on watching for warning signs of cardiac events
A pilot and passenger were each thrown from one balloon as it impacted, bounded along the ground and caught fire
Authorities said the first explosion splattered heated mineral oil used to cool the transformers and possibly ignited subsequent blasts
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Through the fire chief’s eyes: Navigating a pandemic to protect our people
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
West Liberty Firefighter Omar Martinez’s mother, sister and father all contracted the virus
A typical shift during the pandemic highlights the uncertainty faced by first responders
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
About 1,000 members were tested for antibodies this week as part of a pilot program to determine how many first responders may have immunity
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities
When firefighters arrived, they discovered the fire and smoke pouring from the second, third and fourth floors
The department found plans online to build the boxes themselves
Fire and EMS leaders gather with the Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends to discuss the path ahead for public safety