Grants are an imperfect lifeline for volunteer fire departments
Until a few weeks ago, some Vandergrift No. 1 volunteer firefighters would answer rescue calls in one-piece cotton jumpsuits ...
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How a Missouri firefighter’s frustration led to better technology to fight fires
Jason Cerrano got the idea for the SAM Control System about 15 years ago while working a house fire for the Pattonville Fire ...
Free mental healthcare offered to firefighters in aftermath of L.A. wildfires
After spending weeks battling the devastating wildfires across Southern California, support programs are working to address the fatigue and mental health issues that many firefighters and first ...
I dropped out of college and now fight wildfires. It's a grueling job with no work-life balance, but it's all worth it to save lives.
When I left college, I wanted real-life experiences. I ended up in Washington state, fighting wildfires. I often spend days ...
What you can do to help firefighters in case of an emergency in your neighborhood this winter
While we all take the time to clear the snow from our driveways and sidewalks, many people forget to clear out the space ...