Firefighter Heroes
Featured stories about firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Among the recipients of the mortgage payouts are the families of NYC DOC Capt. Gennaro “Jerry” Cariello, CO Jonathan Latta, and FDNY Firefighter Robert Welsh III
For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Last week, Jim Maxwell, a 73-year-old father of two, died fighting the Falls fire in eastern Oregon when the single-engine air tanker he flew went missing
The family of former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore encouraged people to donate to their local volunteer FDs or EMS service in his honor
As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA
The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company said there was a limited amount of space on the back of Corey Comperatore’s coat
Orlando attorney Dan Newlin is also giving $100,000 to the families of those injured at the rally
Helen Comperatore says she has no ill will towards Biden, but her husband would not want her to take a call from the president
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say
Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore
The medal is named after Battalion Chief Thomas J. Neary who worked in the Bronx and Harlem during years of increased fire activity
Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy
Cobb County firefighters, police officer helped a young boy reach his dream of becoming a first responder
Louisville Firefighter Bryce Carden credits teamwork in the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge rescue
Major responses, award and honors, conflicts overseas, devastating wildfires and e-Bike blazes made headlines
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
“I thought I lost everything,” Grace Farrell said before Frankfort firefighters went into the burned house to find her dress
Everyone was out of the building but when Mobile firefighters arrived, they were told “Ginger” was still inside
USFS Firefighter JT Sohr used his rafting gear to save a 91-year-old man trapped inside his car
International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Scott Campbell is the second San Jose firefighter to become a league referee, taking Bill Leavy’s old number, 217
Davenport city officials had received several complaints about needed repairs and maintenance from occupants of the six-story building
Kansas City Battalion Chief Todd Covington performed the Heimlich maneuver to save the life of a choking fan at a Washington Nationals baseball game
A worker at the Ephrata Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant fell 20-feet after the roof he was on gave out underneath him
Pennsylvania fire and EMS crews worked for an hour to free a worker’s hand
MOST POPULAR
- Fundraiser for former Pa. fire chief killed at Trump rally reaches $1M
- Social media tributes pour in for former fire chief killed at Trump rally
- ‘I wanted to be one of these heroes’: A 9/11 calling
- Wife of former Pa. fire chief killed at Trump rally refuses call from President Biden
- New FDNY medal honors department legend from ‘War Years’