In the fire and emergency services, hard work is more than a job requirement—it’s a way of life. The profession demands physical strength, mental acuity, emotional resilience, and integrity. However, ...

Congratulations, you have just been hired by a fire department and you’re now set for life, right? Wrong! Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are only a few things in life that are guaranteed, one ...

In Pflugerville, high school students are gaining early firefighting experience through a Fire Academy and EMT Program, ...

Sooty helmets were once a badge of honor. But research shows firefighters absorb carcinogenic particles through their skin from soot and dirty gear. Carefully cleaning suits and quickly showering are ...

Though firefighters brave blazes, rescues and other daily dangers, their leading cause of death is far less obvious: cancer ...

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — At 53 years old, she put on the gear for the first time; it wasn’t just about fighting fires—it was about proving something to herself. Lillie Sims, now the oldest firefighter ...