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An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Chronic understaffing left only one engine available when a massive fire destroyed two Amherst apartment buildings, causing heavy reliance on mutual aid
Firefighters face a unique crisis where physical dangers are matched by mental and emotional tolls—fueled by silence, cultural pressure and systemic neglect
Firefighters’ resilience often masks deep-rooted struggles tied to trauma, neurodivergency and cultural expectations — issues that demand open dialogue and systemic change
Understanding the ‘why’ behind mental health challenges in the fire service
Exploring the haunting cost of heroism in the American fire service
Despite greater awareness and support, firefighters still face high rates of PTSD, depression and suicide
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
A jury found two Rock Falls fire chiefs and the city liable, ruling their decisions led to Sterling Lieutenant Garrett Ramos’ fall through a floor and into a basement
Prosecutors say an external ignition source started the blaze, which led to a collapse that killed three Baltimore City firefighters and injured three others