MA Lieutenant Drives Engine AFter It Catches Fire Near Gas Pump
Auburn Fire Department Engine 4 caught fire Friday at a Shell station on Washington Street after a fuel line failed. One crew member suffered minor injuries.
Raymond (NH) Firefighter Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency
Raymond firefighter Eric Phillips, 44, died after a medical emergency while on a call Friday night. He was taken to Exeter Hospital and had served five years.
Three New Mason City (IA) Fire Department Members Sworn In
Three new Mason City Fire Department members were sworn in after graduating from the state fire academy in Ames, including Wyatt Schaefer, Alex Hansen and Grant Lee.
‘This Community Is My Family’: VA Fire Chief Steps Away After 14 Years
James Richards is the new chief of Scruggs Volunteer Fire Department, replacing longtime chief Dempsey Moore. Moore will stay on to help as the department focuses on safety, training and growth.
What’s So Important About Mentorship?
Oakville (ON) Fire Department Chief Training Officer Paul Hollingshead discusses his career in fire training, from contract communicator to truck work, and the mentors who shaped him.
tiny firehouse in Shanksville (PA) still welcomes families of Flight 93’s victims
Twenty-five years after Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, the town’s volunteer fire department continues to host victims’ families and honor the passengers and crew at annual remembrance events.
toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders
Research on 9/11 first responders says trauma from disasters can cause lasting PTSD and other health problems, and severe exposure to dust was linked to higher dementia rates.
The Power of Passion: From Rookie to Senior Firefighter
When passionate senior firefighters accept that they have the ability and responsibility to lead, the can shape a fire department's culture for generations, writes Trey Hart.
The Pain and Trauma of 9/11 Shaped Many of Those Leading NYC 25 Years Later
New York City Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore was an instructor at the city's EMS Academy on 9/11.
South FL Remembers 9/11 with Ceremonies, Stair Climbs, Quiet Reflection
South Florida communities will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with ceremonies, stair climbs and fitness events in Broward and Palm Beach counties.