Off-duty Mass. firefighters build beds for needy children

Salem firefighters and their families built 10 beds for children in need as part of a $3,500 donation to A Bed for Every Child

August 09, 2025 08:00 AM

FR1 Affiliate images - 2025-08-04T134003.235.jpg — Salem Firefighters and family members take part in the “Build a Bed for Kids” at Fire Headquarters.

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Active Shooter

Teen gunman kills 3 children, teacher at Ore. elementary school before being shot

A 16-year-old shot his way into Silver Rail Elementary with a shotgun purchased by his mother before being fatally shot by a bystander, marking the 28th mass killing in the U.S. this year

October 16, 2026 06:55 AM

Risk Management

‘I made the decision I believed was necessary': N.H. lieutenant speaks out after injury in house fire flashover

Lt. Michael England, recovering from surgery after suffering burns and a broken leg in a flashover, says he entered the burning home believing people could be trapped

October 16, 2026 10:34 AM

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Off Duty

Off-duty Mass. firefighter honored for saving man’s life during 5-alarm fire

Methuen Lt. Ryan Fortune rushed from the beach to help rescue a man suffering burns and smoke exposure during an Aug. 14 Salisbury fire that damaged four homes

October 15, 2026 09:54 AM

Legislation and Funding

Trump calls for death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter

At a Rose Garden event with national fire and police organizations, President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Todd Blanche to pursue capital punishment for anyone convicted of killing a firefighter

October 15, 2026 03:52 PM

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Company News

Firefighter Cancer

Rescue Intellitech expands sales team with addition of two regional sales managers

Chuck Evans and Nick Samp Join Company as Rescue Intellitech Accelerates Growth Across North America

September 22, 2026 10:00 AM