In the fire and emergency services, hard work is more than a job requirement—it’s a way of life. The profession demands physical strength, mental acuity, emotional resilience, and integrity. However, ...

Congratulations, you have just been hired by a fire department and you’re now set for life, right? Wrong! Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are only a few things in life that are guaranteed, one ...

Newtown Fire Rescue welcomes its newest recruit during a swearing-in ceremony at the Newtown District Court.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) –Terre Haute firefighters work to save lives and protect property, responding to nearly 15,000 calls for help a year. During their downtime, they form family-like bonds.

Recently, when asked to train a female firefighter I didn’t know much about, I found myself wincing. It’s not an abnormal reaction to wonder what kind of assignment you’re about to be handed. And yet ...

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and ...

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — At 53 years old, she put on the gear for the first time; it wasn’t just about fighting fires—it was about proving something to herself. Lillie Sims, now the oldest firefighter ...