Steve Buscemi Firefighter
Steve Buscemi, the Hollywood actor and former firefighter, quietly went back to his old job during the tragic ...
How Heavy is a Fire Truck
A standard passenger car weighs about 3,000 pounds. Fire trucks, however, can weigh 10 to 20 times more ...
Fire Engine vs Fire Truck
Fire fighting vehicles have evolved dramatically over the past four centuries. They started as simple human-propelled water pumps ...
Fenton Fire
The Fenton Fire Department emerged from tragedy when two devastating fires destroyed an eight-block area in 1932. These ...
Reach Volunteering
Reach Volunteering leads the UK’s skills-based volunteering sector by connecting skilled professionals with worthy causes nationwide. The platform ...
Fun Firefighter Training Ideas
Fire departments nationwide face a most important challenge – training complacency that affects their emergency response readiness. Regular ...
How Heavy is Firefighter Gear
Firefighters must carry between 45 to 75 pounds of protective gear each time they respond to an emergency. ...
Firefighter Endorsement
A firefighter endorsement is a vital qualification that lets operators legally drive fire department vehicles on public roads. ...
Fireman Mustache
Firefighter mustaches served a greater purpose beyond style and appearance. These facial features acted as primitive smoke filters ...
Female Firefighters
Female firefighters make up only 9% of the U.S. emergency services workforce. This striking gender gap exists in ...