Careers & Education

Courtesy of Gary Ludwig
Randolph Mantooth championed efforts, from funding to training, for EMS providers and firefighters after starring in the 1970s television show 'Emergency!'.
Gary Ludwig, who authored Firehouse's EMS column for over two decades, reflects on the loss of friend and actor Randolph Mantooth, who launched many fire and EMS careers.
July 11, 2026
Courtesy of Gary Ludwig
Longtime Firehouse EMS columnist Gary Ludwig, left, with actor Randoph Mantooth, who played Los Angeles County Firefighter/Paramedic John Gage on 'Emergency!'.
July 11, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: Honeywell's Connected Life Safety Innovations, Rosenbauer America's U.S. Navy Apparatus Order
July 10, 2026
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Inmates walk to a training area to cut logs at the Growlersburg Conservation Camp near Georgetown.
July 10, 2026
Paramedic accused of lewd acts faces plea deal offer (GRAPHIC)
July 10, 2026
Idaho Statesman file photos/TNS
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July 8, 2026
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As layoffs loom for San Diego firefighters, a helicopter joined the search for the missing son of a retired fire chief.
July 8, 2026
'Bored' Ashley, PA, Firefighters Charged with Reporting Bogus Incidents
July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026

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