Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The tribute to Newark Fire Division Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. comes just over a year after their deaths while fighting a cargo ship fire
Last week, Jim Maxwell, a 73-year-old father of two, died fighting the Falls fire in eastern Oregon when the single-engine air tanker he flew went missing
Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth, 27, was a five-year veteran of the department
Porterville Fire Capt. Ramon Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones were killed battling the blaze late Tuesday afternoon
Michigan State Police are investigating but have not been able to recover the funds, which has been missing since October
The 1995 fire killed Capt. Thomas Brooks, Firefighter Patricia Conroy and Firefighter Marc Kolenda
Officials have designated Feb. 13 as Lynn Firefighters Day in memory of the devastating fire and building collapse
Retired FDNY Firefighters Paul Deo Jr. and Richard Jones both died on Friday, according to Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Strong talks about a “single-action approach” to incidents to integrate strategy and tactics, keeping firefighters safer on the fireground
City and fire officials detailed the changes and investments already made in the wake of nine firefighter deaths over the last 20 years
The village of Buffalo Grove has chosen not to appeal the full line-of-duty pension benefits awarded to Firefighter Kevin Hauber’s family
Multiple first responder departments lined the road to pay respects to 20-year-old Riverdale Firefighter Analiese Chapman
Spring Lake Firefighter Corbin Rogers, 20, was driving home from a ladder training class when he died in the crash
The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $5,000 for the daughters of Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith, who died in a crash while returning from a call
Fire statistics can be powerful tools to communicate to the public, media and elected officials to effect change
All departments should have a collection of member photos on hand for media inquiries
U.S. Forest Service Technician and Chelan County Volunteer Firefighter Kimiko Nalle became buried after the snow slid off the roof of her home
Three U.S. firefighters were on a firebombing mission, when the C-130 crashed into the mountains near the Australian capital of Canberra
The explosion that killed Farmington Fire Rescue Capt. Michael Bell in September has revived support for legislation to prevent propane-related disasters
The plane was carrying retardant for an aerial firefighting mission when it crashed, killing all on board
Roswell Fire Department Firefighter John Kevin Cash was found after an inspection of his room
Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith was beloved in the community and had served as the town’s fire marshal for 28 years
Willow Fire Department Driver-Operator Roger DeLongchamp, 66, lost consciousness while preparing to respond to a fire
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders
A sticker that can now be worn on Boynton Beach firefighters’ helmets bears a green ribbon symbolizing open dialogue about mental health
The “Night of Horror” in Butte, Montana, killed 13 firefighters and at least 45 others in 1895
IAFC releases message to national media, plus safety tips for firefighters, following recent roadway incident LODDs
Howard Lake Fire Department Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch, 49, died unexpectedly early Monday morning
Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters Mark and Lee Nanna died just hours apart last week
Homewood Fire Chief John A. Bresnan was found unconscious in his office from unknown causes Friday
Clover Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Mark Horwich was killed in a crash while responding to a structure fire
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the firefighter-paramedics and police officer as they worked a wreck
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant