The fire service is a tough industry, fueling countless emotions in the fire and rescue personnel who step up to protect their communities. FireRescue1 Voices is a place where firefighters across the country can speak up, tell their stories about difficult calls and voice their opinions about everything from what it takes to be a volunteer to the value of trade skills. If you want to share your story with the FireRescue1 community, please review our submission guidelines and email editor@firerescue1.com.
Diversity
True DEI efforts must be intentional and prioritized, and create opportunities for all people to join the fire service family
New Mexico’s firefighters lost qualified immunity: Is your state next?
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
The more of you who break social distancing orders, the more first responders who will become sick and unable to serve
Remembering Fire Captain Rodney C. Dodson – there will never be another one like him
Violence
Join me in the abyss where I remember trying to save an 11-year-old boy – with his killer standing near
Using meditation to manage the memories of difficult calls and find happiness at home
Carrying the legacy of the fallen, sustaining the lessons learned, and sharing their legacy with others
One incident years ago reemerges in an unexpected moment
Every fire officer has an incident that teaches the powerful lesson of humility
After a series of difficult calls, one South Carolina volunteer created a video that seeks to answer the question – and inspire others to volunteer
A volunteer firefighter from North Carolina shares the ups and downs of a day in the life of a volunteer
Valuing firefighters with a “worker” mentality – not simply degrees and test scores – is key to the long-term success of the fire service
