Why they Answered the Call
Every firefighter has a different story about why they answered the call to join the fire department, but one theme appears again and again: the desire to serve others. Across volunteer companies, combination departments, and career fire services throughout the United...
Hardest Calls
Every alarm that sounds inside a fire station represents someone experiencing one of the worst moments of their life. A firefighter cannot predict whether the call will be a minor incident or one of their hardest calls. While the public often associates firefighters...
Funny Fire Calls
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. Fire...
Firefighters in Time
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...