Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
Leaders who model “not knowing” foster environments where members feel they can explore new ideas and offer solutions
It can reduce your effectiveness and put yours and other firefighters’ lives in danger, but there are ways to beat tunnel vision
We may train less for them, but vehicle fires can be as dangerous as structure fires; here’s how to safely attack burning vehicles
The holiday memories we now cherish are those we give to today’s children
The firefighter was treated at a hospital after suffering bruises and contusions
A firefighter who approached the group to see if anyone needed medical attention was attacked and punched in the face
The new policy intends to limit publishing inappropriate, confidential or privileged information online
Tim James said that it’s every kid’s dream to be an NBA player, a firefighter, or in the Army; he has done all three
His wife said he smiled and kept saying “wow!” as dozens of trucks and ambulances blared their horns and sirens in his honor
Firefighters were hampered by a number of storage boxes inside; he was evaluated and returned to work
Firefighters never went offensive at the partially collapsed butcher shop
The recordings reveal some confusion at the scene; at first, dispatchers believed the officer was shot instead of the firefighter
A firefighter suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames
Bronze statue serves as a reminder of the four firefighters who were shot in the 2012 Christmas Eve ambush
Lt. Lidke was directing traffic as the apparatus returned to quarters when he collapsed
Three of the firefighters suffered serious injuries; a fourth firefighter and one police officer suffered minor injuries
Fire chief credits having a four-person crew for making the save possible
We asked our readers to share the most profound memories they made in service this year, and they came up with some great ones
There were no shortage of funny things happening on fire and EMS calls this year; here are the best three and two really close runners up
Addressing these five broad issues should be a high priority for the volunteer fire service in the coming year
Here’s a list of the most outstanding innovations to hit the fire service this year and a short list of those I hope to see next year
Firefighting requires bravery, courage, and discipline, but judging from these videos, it also requires a fun sense of humor
Ask your representative to the combat health-insurance requirement for volunteer employees that work more than 30 hours per week
The fire from the car’s gas tank fueled an explosion that injured three firefighters; officials say their injuries are not life-threatening
Joshua Travis Smith, 25, died after his car went off a road and hit a cinder block entrance
Join us as we look back on the most read, commented and shared articles on FR1 over the past year
Easing families’ burdens during the holiday season is just one example of how firefighters aid their communities
Eight months later, paramedic Katherine Dwyer recalls the challenges and triumphs — including seeing her first patient featured as a survivor on local news
The firefighter, who may have fallen through an existing hole, was taken to the hospital and appears to be okay
Fire officials said the firefighters suffered minor injuries, including bumps and bruises
David Brody, 41, died after he had answered a call and became ill later at home
