Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Alameda County Firefighter Brandon Franco was burned while fighting the Corral Fire
At 65, West Mead Firefighter Dale Johnston is the youngest member of the 50-year and active club
Dozens of off-duty Frisco firefighters have been working to take care of each other and neighbors after the EF-3 tornado hit their neighborhood
From identifying your “why” to studying climb logistics, there are several factors to consider as you prepare to complete the climb in honor of fallen firefighters
Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories
Creating a homegoing experience for fallen firefighters, police officers and veterans
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Teams in the Garfield County Firefighter Games are firefighters from different departments working together
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
Sterling Firefighter Brian Diamond was one of several firefighters injured in an explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
Approximately 3,000 people gathered to remember Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
Captain Brad Sherwood joined Cedar Falls Fire Rescue as a volunteer in 1997
Duluth Firefighter Ray Skoglund suffered a brain injury and several fractures after being struck by a hit-and-run driver
Tucson Firefighter Cyprian Ortiz saw a familiar face on his first day as captain — his sister Captain Crystal Ortiz
A simple mindset shift is at the root of a critical difference between biased and nonbiased people
Dr. Derrick Edwards – a firefighter, professor, counselor and chaplain – details psych concepts that impact firefighter work and home life
The story of Billy Moon, a heroic fallen FDNY firefighter, and the people whose lives he has saved
A lack of trust between firefighters isn’t just a concern on scene; it can also negatively affect day-to-day operations and disrupt harmony among members
There is no substitute for high-context communications and training that occurs between two people, engaging privately, face-to-face
As NFFF liaison to the FDNY, Minogue works to support firefighters and their families – and pay forward positivity
If we use language that excludes others, that is a choice – and there is a message in that, whether it is intended or not
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
National First Responders Day
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
One retired FDNY firefighter is taking his mission to Never Forget to new heights, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a banner that honors 9/11’s fallen firefighters
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