A Knoxville firefighter, medically retired after a serious on-duty injury, has been denied Social Security disability benefits for a fourth time. Chris Patterson, a former captain with nearly 30 years ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...

HEN Technologies (formerly HEN Nozzles), a global leader in firefighter safety and fire suppression technology, announced that it has launched the HEN Foundation, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to ...

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has asked the Superior Court in Boston to dismiss with prejudice (meaning IAFF cannot file the same suit against NFPA) all remaining claims ...

Let’s face it, midnight munchies on shift are practically a rite of passage in the firehouse. Whether you just got back from a call, can’t sleep, or you’re still riding the caffeine wave from earlier, ...

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers—GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier, ...

Dena Ali sits down with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux to discuss her groundbreaking work in first responder mental health. Ali shares her journey from struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts ...

Five Minneapolis fire stations have installed saunas this year in the hopes that they can help reduce firefighter cancers. The saunas are used immediately after fire calls when firefighters are ...

(1) After cutting ventilation openings at the donated houses, the mentor explains roof construction to the rookie. Photo courtesy of author. When I accepted the position as chief of training at the ...

In the American West, the phrase “ride for the brand” carried profound meaning. It was more than an allegiance to a ranch; it was a declaration of loyalty, honor, identity, and shared mission. Cowboys ...

A Baltimore City Fire Department firefighter died Friday when he suffered a medical emergency following training. Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra of Truck 20 lost his life in the Line of Duty, ...

A Sioux City firefighter was injured early Tuesday morning after falling through the floor of a burning home and into the basement, prompting a mayday call . The incident occurred shortly before 8:00 ...