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Retired FDNY Firefighter Still Mourns Brother Killed on 9/11

Retired FDNY Firefighter Vinny Brennan says the devastation, the emotions, the shattered dreams and the hurt never go away.

News • September 7th, 2011

Arlington County Fire Chief Recalls Pentagon Response

As the second World Trade Center tower was hit in New York on 9/11, people in the capital region began to wonder about their risk.

News • September 6th, 2011

FDNY Counseling Services Have Grown Since 9/11

Director Malachy Corrigan says that they are seeing four times the number of clients they used to see 10 years ago.

News • September 6th, 2011

FDNY Deputy Chief Recalls Collapse of Tower, Survival

Jay Jonas talks about the day and how the FDNY has changed.

News • September 6th, 2011

Family Celebrates Life of 9/11 Firefighter With Documentary

Thomas Foley's story is a reminder to live each day to the fullest.

News • September 6th, 2011

Father Recalls Son, Fallen FDNY Firefighter

Bob Carlo says he thinks about his son every day.

News • September 5th, 2011

Changes Announced for FY2011 Grants

Officials with fire and non-affiliated EMS agencies should be working on their AFG applications as the period has been extended through 5 p.m. on Sept. 9.

News • August 18th, 2011

Responders Not Invited to Memorial on 9/11

Firefighters and other responders will be on the outside looking in when a ceremony is held marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks next month.

News • August 15th, 2011

Aussie Firefighters Paddle to World Fire & Police Games

EMMITSBURG, MD -- Two Australian firefighters are doing something a bit different to honor the fallen heroes who raced into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 -- they're paddling.Earlier this week, Shane Austin and Ben Chalmers got underway on their...

News • August 5th, 2011

Texas Firefighter Recalls Mistakes in Close Call

Fort Worth Fire Capt. Larry Manasco is quick to take responsibility for the mistakes he made during a call early last year in which he and six of his colleagues became trapped.

News • July 29th, 2011

FDNY Health Program Finds Evidence of Illness

Despite a new federal review that supports keeping cancer off the official list of 9/11-related health problems, the door remains open for it and other illnesses to be added.

News • July 28th, 2011

Risk Assessment App for Depts. Being Developed

The new tool would allow officials to evaluate risks as well as resource capabilities.

News • July 28th, 2011

Piece of WTC Steel Arrives at Firehouse Expo

A flatbed truck carrying a piece of steel from the World Trade Center pulled up in front of the convention center in Baltimore just before closing of the Firehouse Expo 2011.

News • July 23rd, 2011

Fire Chiefs Discuss Good, Bad and Ugly at Expo

The fire service is feeling the effects of a poor economy and chief officers everywhere have to make some adjustments – but it’s not all doom and gloom, a panel of four prominent chiefs told a classroom of eager students at Firehouse Expo.

News • July 22nd, 2011

Trust Built S.C. Dept's Fire Prevention Program

Burton, S.C. Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Byrne was approached by his fire chief a few years ago to start a fire prevention program and while he welcomed the challenge, there were many obstacles that stood in his way.Coverage of Firehouse Expo 2011"We...

News • July 22nd, 2011

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