by Fire & Axes | May 3, 2023 | Fire Departments
The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) is one of the oldest and largest fire departments in the United States. Established in 1858, the CFD is responsible for protecting the lives and property of residents across the city of Chicago, responding to fires, medical...
by Fire & Axes | May 3, 2023 | Fire Departments
The City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is one of the largest fire departments in the United States, serving over 4 million residents across an area of approximately 470 square miles. Established in 1886, the LAFD is responsible for protecting the lives and...
by Fire & Axes | May 3, 2023 | Fire Departments
The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) is one of the largest fire departments in the United States, serving over 4 million residents across more than 4700 square miles. Established in 1920, the LACoFD is responsible for protecting the lives and property of...
by Fire & Axes | May 3, 2023 | Fire Departments
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is one of the largest fire departments in the world, with over 11,000 firefighters and 200 firehouses. Established in 1865, the FDNY is responsible for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of New York City,...
by Fire & Axes | Nov 15, 2022 | Fire Departments
Well you know the most colorful custom firefighter shirts often make a statement when you have such a diverse amount of firefighter mottos and slogans to work with not to mention firefighting mascots. The canvas is filled with everything from ladder companies or...
by Captain K | Feb 23, 2020 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders
Why am I a firefighter? Why am I a firefighter? A question that isn’t really easy to answer, probably for everyone. For me it wasn’t something I always wanted to do, the urge to do it came later, after high school. Why am I a firefighter? I guess the reason deep down...