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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

In the last year, the City of Napa Fire Department has hired and trained 10 new reserve firefighters, all of whom hope to become full-fledged, full-time firefighters one day. The new reservists, who ...