by David Wyble | Jul 17, 2026 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighter Humor, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News, Hot New Products
Every firefighter trains for structure fires, vehicle extrications, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies. But ask any veteran firefighter what they remember most, and chances are they’ll tell you about the calls nobody could have predicted....
by David Wyble | Jul 17, 2026 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News, Heroes
The firefighter history of the American fire service is a story of courage, innovation, and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. From volunteer bucket brigades in the early 1800s to today’s highly trained firefighters equipped with advanced...
by David Wyble | Jul 13, 2026 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News, Heroes
The Firefighters of history have always been apart of one of the world’s most respected professions. From the earliest organized fire brigades to today’s highly trained emergency responders, our firefighters of history have demonstrated extraordinary...
by David Wyble | Jul 11, 2026 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News, Heroes
When most people think of firefighters, they picture flashing lights, fire engines, and courageous men and women rushing toward danger while others are running away. While emergency response remains the foundation of the fire service, today’s firefighter...
by Fire & Axes | Feb 13, 2023 | Fire in the News
On the morning of February 11th, 2023, a train derailed in the small town of Riverdale, Ohio. The incident caused widespread damage to the town and has left its residents feeling like they’re living in the plot of a movie they helped make. This is an Ohio Train...
by Captain K | Feb 16, 2020 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News
Early Beginnings The Blood, Sweat and Tears of the American Firefighter has grown over the years. Dating back to a time as early as 1631. There are over 1.1 million firefighters in America serving in over 27,000 fire departments across the nation. These firefighters...
