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After more than a decade without one, the Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new fire truck that arrived fully built
Crews in Louisville saved a semitruck driver trapped in a cab hanging off an I-65 overpass after a crash sent the vehicle teetering over the edge
First responders gathered for the funeral of Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, whose legacy of service lives on through his organ donations
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these informative, fun posts and videos
Off-duty Newburyport Firefighter George Fraley suffered a heart attack at home and was revived by his own colleagues en route to the hospital
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
After 36 years of service, Muscatine Fire Chief Jerry Ewers was honored with a final call ceremony, capping a career that began in 1988
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
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Two firefighters were injured after getting into a minor crash on their way to the fire; another was hurt by an exploding propane tank
“It’s an unfortunate incident, but the fact that nobody is hurt is really critical, especially when you’re dealing with power lines of this magnitude,” Battalion Chief John Metz said
The fire chief launched an investigation and made corrective actions regarding the dispatcher who first tried to calm the man, but hung up when the caller swore at her
The firefighter went into sudden cardiac arrest on scene while the department fought the fire
The firefighter was injured after he was thrown from a truck and is being hospitalized for a possible broken collarbone
Firefighter James “Doc” Delbert Brooks, 62, began to experience difficulty breathing and called 911 while winterizing boats at a station
The fire truck driver was alerted to the girl; firefighters did not check the teen’s vitals to see if she was alive
The fire truck, with its lights and siren activated, was responding to an emergency call when it struck the bicyclist
A car slammed into the passenger side of the fire truck as it paused to look for oncoming traffic; no firefighters were hurt but the driver of the car is seriously injured
Crews responded quickly to free the man, who was in danger of hypothermia; it took them about five minutes to extricate the driver