Stop Neglecting Yourself for the Job! Firefighters, Work, and Priorities
No matter how much you love the job, firefighters and medics need to put themselves first—else everything and everyone else suffers.
NY Firefighter Dies After Cardiac Arrest During Hiker Rescue
Michael J. Ryan, a firefighter and commissioner with the Phoenicia Fire District, died of cardiac arrest while responding to an injured hiker in Shandaken on Saturday.
Longtime Kansas City (MO) Firefighter With Six DWIs in Four Counties Remains on the Job
A Kansas City firefighter, has six DWI cases across four counties, yet he remains employed, according to city records.
CA Firefighters Dealing with Four Suicides in 90 Days
Brian Rice, president of the California Professional Firefighters Association, addressed four firefighter suicides in 90 days, urging mental health support and sharing his personal struggles.
Ten Years Ago a Chicago Firefighter Died in the Line of Duty. His Children Have Chosen Careers Following in His Footsteps.
Bells rang out in Chicago to honor firefighter Daniel Capuano, who died in the line of duty 10 years ago. His children, Amanda and Andrew, are now pursue careers in nursing and firefighting.
UT Repeals Ban on Collective Bargaining for Firefighters, Other Public Servants
Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban for public employees, including firefighters and teachers, after pushback from union members and a special legislative session.
Decatur (IL) Guns and Hoses Fundraiser Undeterred by Snow
Decatur firefighters participated in the Guns and Hoses event on December 13, 2025, raising donations for the Salvation Army despite snowy conditions.
MA Firefighters Join Forces wtih Boston Bruins to Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter
Lawrence firefighters and the Boston Bruins delivered 250 coats and hats to local children through “Operation Warm” via the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club.
Suspended Fire Chief Sues OH Township, Trustees
Fire Chief Austin Miller filed a lawsuit against Shawnee Township and trustees Ted Ciminillo, Clark Spieles, and Joe Recker in U.S. District Court in Toledo, claiming unlawful suspension. Miller seeks relief from suspension and $75,000 in damages.
How CA Firefighters Saved Man Caught in an Industrial Mulcher
San Luis Obispo County firefighters rescued a man trapped in an industrial mulching machine in Nipomo on August 29, 2025, after a four-hour operation.