Feb. 4, 1903: HUDSON, MA - Two firemen were killed and four others were seriously injured by falling walls as they battled a blaze that swept through the Parish Hall of St. Michael...
In 2001, the U.S. fire service lost 442 firefighters, most of them from the terror attack at the World Trade Center. As I've said time and time again, we must learn from the past...
The propane explosion that occurred in Waverly, TN, on Feb. 24, 1978, was the high-water mark of hazardous materials incidents in the United States. In terms of loss of life to...
We all know that the firehouse is a unique workplace. Firefighters take meals together. There are often idle times while on the job when they can enjoy recreational activities...
It is early morning and your shift has just begun when the alarm comes in. It could be a warehouse, the corner grocery store or maybe even the local hardware store. Upon arrival...
Question:With the large number of fire, EMS and other public service associations, how do we differentiate ours from all of the others to achieve our goals? Answer: An association...
This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow. We are a large volunteer fire company responsible for protecting a highly populated seaside resort city...
Once in a while, we have an opportunity to participate in something very special. An event that is not a celebration of our own personal accomplishments or those of other living...
Aug. 29, 1998, began like any other shift for Joe Tomaso, a paramedic working in Danbury, CT. He checked his rig and equipment, did some paperwork and conversed with co-workers...
The outlook for fire service legislation in the new Congress can best be described as "challenging" and "uncertain." In fact, that description applies to just about everything...