Junior Firefighter
17-year-old Pasadena teenager America Salmeron freed herself from the fiery dune buggy but suffered second- and third-degree burns to 51% of her body
The Shamokin Fire Department was fined for not having a credentialed instructor during the live-burn training, a new requirement in 2023
The Springfield Township School District and area FDs see success in introducing high school students to community service through fire, EMS
Every firefighter is taught similar lessons, but often takes away specific messages; here are some examples our Facebook fans learned
Alec Taczala saved the 6-year-old boy drowning in the hotel pool by pulling him out and administering CPR
Most know that these programs are an excellent recruiting tool, but the benefits to the department and its members extend well beyond the obvious
A state police fire marshal said the March 3 fire started when a mattress leaning against a wall fell onto a propane heater
His girlfriend is expecting a baby boy in July; he never got to hear the news that he was having a son
The driver of the rig struck and killed a man riding a scooter last July; there wasn’t enough evidence to prove any crime
The fire chief brought back the program, which had fizzled for lack of interest, to give his four boys something positive to do
“Find the most cantankerous old firefighter and follow and hang on every word.”
Chief Larry Glass, who served as chief for 11 years, first joined the department as a junior firefighter in 1974
Eleven firefighters were honored for their heroics, one had only been on the job two months at the time
If you are thinking about competing in the World Police & Fire Games, now is the time to get serious with your training
The chief said volunteer firefighter numbers have been dwindling due to members’ job placement outside the area or inability to meet the time commitment
Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision
These simple stretches can drastically cut firefighter injuries and can all be done during a routine truck check
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
Improperly pulling the attack line causes more work and compromises the effectiveness of the fire attack
Here are some ways firefighters can prepare the scene before EMS arrives
It’s nearly impossible not to be moved by the fallen firefighters memorial, and just as impossible to convey that to those who’ve never felt it
The dispute centers over whether or not the firefighters are volunteers or municipal employees
We can’t wish calls that test our mettle into or out of existence; we can only better prepare for them
Firefighters verbally attacking others in their absence is a cancer to firehouse morale; here are ways to turn back that tide
From Chief Billy Goldfeder’s book of essays, comes this tale of a first fire and a life of learning
Like Goldilocks looking for just the right fit, it is critical for firefighter safety and effectiveness to have the right pump pressure at the hand line
These behavioral traps will erode firefighters’ career progress to the point of stagnation or decline
With only five firefighters on scene, they rescued one from a balcony and one unconscious woman from the hall
School trustee said of fire cadet Katerin Romero: “She was a natural leader, respected by her fellow academy cadets.”
Michael Sitler received a certificate for bravery and a merit bar for helping get emergency aid for his unconscious mother while watching his younger sister and dog
Eaden Marti, 14, gave a 6-year-old boy CPR when he saw him at the bottom of a pool; he learned the lifesaving procedure after becoming a junior firefighter
The smoke was so thick firefighters could not see their hands in front of their faces
Riley Sasser, 16, was found unconscious after a train hit his pickup truck and fell 20 feet into a ditch
