How Facility Dogs are Revolutionizing Mental Health Support for Firefighters
April 22, 2024
A fire department embraces a unique and furry approach to addressing the mental health challenges associated with the demanding job of first ...
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Firefighters' Notebook: Navigating Growth: A Small Town Fire Department Faces a Population Boom and Rising Demands
February 29, 2024
A dedicated fire chief discusses the difficulties his department has encountered due to the rapid population growth in his small town over the last ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Fire Truck ‘Decon 1' Improves Firefighter Safety in Pasco County
January 11, 2024
To protect firefighters from prolonged exposure to dangerous toxins and carcinogens, a Florida fire department unveiled a groundbreaking solution: ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Pink Truck Tour
December 12, 2023
In the heart of Canada, an inspiring tradition unfolds year after year, casting a rosy hue across the streets of Mississauga. The Mississauga ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Forged from Twin Towers
November 30, 2023
A 9/11 memorial outside the Greenville Fire Department made from salvaged steel from the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center symbolizes community ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Hales Corners Heroes
December 1, 2023
The story of how a Wisconsin fire department went above the call of duty to answer a local boy’s question and made a memorable impact on the ...
Firefighters' Notebook: A Guitar Fit for the Fire Service
December 1, 2023
From guitar player to custom design builder, the unique story of how a hobbyist took the custom design look of Pierce fire trucks to a whole new ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Donated Victory Bell
December 1, 2023
Firefighters’ heroic work often leaves an impact, but sometimes, it builds lasting friendships and leads to inspiring acts and opportunities to give ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Volunteer Firefighter Sees A Truck Go From Schematic to Reality
December 1, 2023
The calling to become a firefighter comes at different times and in different forms for everyone. For Nick Peppler, his calling occurred while ...
Firefighters' Notebook: A Surprise Wedding Guest
December 1, 2023
No one understands the rewards of working in the fire service like a firefighter does. Thankfully one firefighter was invited to see just how ...
Firefighters' Notebook: Life-Saving Lunch
December 1, 2023
Firefighters perform heroic acts every day; their critical work takes people out of harm’s way and saves lives. Most often, they work within the ...
Firefighters' Notebook: A Legacy of Community Service
December 1, 2023
Firefighting is often passed from one family generation to the next. It’s a legacy which is as impressive as it is admirable. Those who grow up with ...
Firefighters' Notebook: We'll Always Remember Firegirl 15A1
December 1, 2023
The definition of family and a fire department’s impact on its local community takes on an entirely new meaning when it involves a very special girl ...