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Waverly Fire and Rescue’s 1934 fire truck used to pump around 250 gallons a minute compared to the near 1,500 gallons in newer models
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
From its wooden beginnings to modern ‘smart’ systems, the fire hydrant is a storied icon that represents the evolution of the fire service
Hundreds visit the Station Fire Memorial Park each year to pay their respects
The San Jose Fire Department celebrated its beginning with a single volunteer fire company
Implementing these principles can help maximize the impact of the information
Aurora Fire Rescue officials stated the $150M East Colfax apartment fire was the largest in the department’s history
Aurora firefighters hold a ceremony to remember three firefighters killed in a collapse during the Woolworth fire
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
The 1966 blaze was the deadliest fire in the history of the FDNY until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
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”
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
The July 1, 1988, fire claimed the lives of five New Jersey firefighters
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
In the Glen Falls timeline, the first paid firefighters started work in 1903 working 10 days on and 1 day off
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
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