The National Volunteer Fire Council discusses two of the major legislative initiatives it supports in the effort to combat ...

Two firefighters were injured battling a two-alarm fire at a multi-family home in New London early Monday. The fire broke out shortly before 4 a.m. at a house on Eastern Avenue, according to the ...

Many people who suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t learn of the diagnosis until they are well into their adult lives, and may have ...

A groundswell of public support has emerged for Glens Falls Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl, who was denied full retirement benefits after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

The fire service is an inherently challenging and dangerous profession that demands an elevated level of skill, knowledge, and teamwork. In this environment, coaching and mentoring play crucial ...

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and the FDNY Foundation are proud to invite all first responders to the 12th Annual FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium (SRFM) taking place April ...

Anyone who has had the privilege of working on a 24-hour rotation knows that there are tours where you are constantly on the move. Alternately, there are times when you don’t turn a wheel for an ...

Responding to emergencies is a physically demanding job, and fitness and health are essential for volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue personnel to perform at their best. To support ...

Glens Falls Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl, in his mid-50s, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s over a year ago. With 18 years service, Holl needed to serve 20 years to secure his full pension.

As firefighters, we rely on our tools. From halligan bars to self-contained breathing apparatus to flathead axes, our tools are versatile, dependable, and always ready to help us work through ...

In an effort to raise awareness about mental health among first responders, Lieutenant Andrew Masters is opening up about his mental health struggles to help others. His story is one of resilience ...

On Wednesday night, as first responders recovered the remains of Staff Sergeant Ryan O’Hara from the Potomac River, a probationary firefighter and former Marine noticed the soldier’s uniform ...