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The fire service was built to read smoke. As more of its calls become human crises, the women joining its ranks may be well placed to help it read people.

Genna McMillan believes the strongest firefighters are not the ones who give everything away, but the ones who learn how to protect enough of themselves to keep making a difference.

We can move forward, find happiness, and still choose never to forget









On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the fire service remembers the lives lost, the lessons learned, and the responsibility to carry them forward

How one FDNY firefighter became part of my story at the Pierce Manufacturing 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 captures something deeper than individual bravery: the force that gathers people into a collective response when human survival is at stake

In memory of Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler, and firefighter/EMT Kenny Lacayo.

The event reinforced a vital message: healthier firefighters build stronger, more resilient departments and communities.

More than two decades after 9/11, memorial stair climbs across the country continue to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. What began as a simple Colorado training exercise has grown into a nationwide movement of remembrance, community, and courage.

Engine Co. 2 celebrates 95 years of serving East Meadow through volunteer firefighting, community fundraising, and a lasting commitment to neighbors helping neighbors.

“My daughters saw a piece of the fire service that day that I could never have explained sitting around our own kitchen table.”

In an age of isolation and distrust, firefighters remain a promise that endures: when people call for help, they come.

5 lessons for balancing coursework with the demands of the job

After years of waiting, the comedy team behind Super Troopers returns with more mustaches, more mayhem and plenty of fresh ammunition for firefighters to roast cops.

The path to meaningful change in the fire service begins by understanding that every firefighter reaches readiness at a different moment.

A firefighter reclaims her health, purpose, and identity after facing the impact of trauma and alcohol.