Military
“Take care of your troops and they will take care of you” and other military command lessons applied to the fire service
The first of seven C-130’s could be in service by the end of 2024
Cold weather is brutal on firefighting equipment and even more so on firefighters
A 20-year veteran firefighter has been suspended without pay for disclosing his medical marijuana use
Brock Shero is ramping up for his final season, and discusses the changes he’s seen in the fire world over the last half century
Gather round to learn the out-of-date and obsolete EMT skills that the Ambulance Driver has outlasted during his EMS career
Nearly every day of last year, states nationwide honor first responders, military and victims killed in mass killings or disasters
If you’ve used all or some of this museum-worthy equipment, you’ve been around the block a few times
Meditation may be one of the most surprising and useful treatments for PTSD, here’s why.
We need to intensify the conversation about this very serious issue.
Firefighter Clifford Rigsbee was part of a water ski rescue training drill at a surf break known as “suicides”
The chief said he’ll do some traveling with family and continue doing part-time consultant work for a private company in the emergency response field
Ryan Franklin, 34, was hit by a car when he was bicycling home from work
30-year firefighter Dennis Grant died Tuesday after suffering injuries in a motorcycle crash
George William Chambers IV came in contact with a low-hanging power line while riding
The agreement prevented numerous experienced firefighters from leaving their jobs over retirement benefits
After enjoying retirement, Ken Fustin decided he wanted to get back into firefighting
Chicago firefighter Daniel Capuano died last year after falling down an open elevator shaft while battling a fire
The 22-year veteran said it was the first time he’s administered the Heimlich maneuver
Daryl Ritz, a 33-year veteran firefighter, was found dead Tuesday after being reported missing Monday
The community threw a surprise party to celebrate Jon Bittner’s 50 years of service
The 26-year veteran has extensive medical experience, considering 80 percent of Portland’s fire department calls are medical
The number of push-ups correlate to the number of veterans that die by suicide every day
Steve Stull, 56, is still running calls and is the first firefighter to join both of his parents in the department’s hall of fame
Lt. David Richard Knisley, 45, owned the boat that was destroyed by fire Sunday morning
Ernest Doughty served the department for over 40 years
Robert Kiely took on the position for only a dollar a year in 1982 and wrote a 360-page protocol handbook for the department
Shelli Farley is suing for negligence, wrongful death and is also seeking compliance with NFPA 1670
Ron Clark began working for the department in 1976 and 40 years later he said he’s ready to retire
Firefighter-paramedic Jordan Pieniazek was fatally struck while on his motorcycle heading to work
Chett Lyncker, 34, was found dead in his home by police officers investigating a possible domestic violence situation
Volunteer firefighter Steven Lapierre, 58, was a 40-year fire service veteran
The veteran firefighter allegedly used the hydrant while off duty