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Chief Goldfeder explains his thoughts on the thin red line flags, which have become a controversial symbol of public safety support in recent months.
The widow of Fire Lt. Thomas Spencer, who was killed in the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Fire of 1999, says changes must be made to prevent more firefighter deaths
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
Unless our patient is carrying a holster or a sign that says, “I have a gun,” I’m not likely to notice it
These individuals often exhibit an egotistical need to be a “hero” or find themselves bored and lacking social maturity
We are here to save lives and protect property and get out alive
From cooking meals for the families, to planning benefits, I’m proud to be working alongside all of them
I can’t imagine what it is like to be a police officer in this world we are all living in right now
One of the best parts about our job is the people we work with and the bonds we form with them
You are trained to be a fixer of all problems, and that’s pretty cool
It’s hard to explain the love a firefighter has for his or her tools, rig, and station.
I am a volunteer firefighter; I am also gay
The medical director’s resignation is the latest failure for a department entrusted with the care of the nation’s capital citizens and visitors