Are firefighters perhaps especially prone to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Beth Flaherty takes a closer ...
Two firefighters were injured battling a two-alarm fire at a multi-family home in New London early Monday. The fire broke out ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A retired Seattle fire lieutenant is fighting to try to win coverage for treatment of a work-related cancer. William Boynton, who served as a Seattle firefighter for nearly 26 years, was diagnosed ...
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.
Law enforcement officers are never ‘off duty.’ They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. – Barbara Boxer ...
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 ...