Allen F. – Firefighter | October NAH Finalist
Voting is now closed! Click here to view the winner announcement! Be sure to read all our hero’s stories here. Loved ones describe Allen as a hardworking, selfless man. He is a full time firefighter,...
View ArticleJoe K – Volunteer Firefighter/Deputy | November NAH Finalist
How to vote for this hero: Voting is easy – simply share this page on social media to make your vote count. Below the hero’s picture, you’ll see “Sharing is Caring!” with an arrow to Facebook,...
View ArticleShould Firefighters Do Crossfit?
With the holidays fast approaching, here are good health reads and tips for firefighters and friends. Should Firefighters Do Crossfit? by Dr. Karlie Moore. This article was originally published on...
View ArticleMay Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Please note – we’ve changed the voting requirements this month. In order to vote, you’ll have to create an account and log in to vote. Once you register, you’ll be taken directly to the voting page....
View ArticleCaptain Don D. | Oregon Firefighter and Medic – June Nominate a Hero Finalist
Voting is now closed! You may still share the heroes’ pages, but votes will not count. We will be announcing the winner soon! Keep an eye out for our July Finalists later this week! How to vote for...
View ArticleReducing Wildfire Risk : Residential
According to recent statistics, one-third of U.S. homes are located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), areas where wildland vegetation (forest or woodland, brush / shrub or grassland) meets...
View ArticleCaptain Don D. | Oregon Firefighter and Medic – June Nominate a Hero Finalist
Voting is now closed! You may still share the heroes’ pages, but votes will not count. We will be announcing the winner soon! Keep an eye out for our July Finalists later this week! How to vote for...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: The Prescott Firefighters
With the death of 19 Prescott Firefighters in the Yarnell Hill wildfire, yesterday marked the most deadly day for US Firefighters since September 11, 2001. Today, our thoughts are with the Prescott...
View ArticleBest Firefighter Quotes!
As our Firehouse Makeover Giveaway for Firefighters draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the best quotes for firefighters we found! Click here to enter YOUR station for a chance to win! I can...
View Article8 Ways for First Responders to Reduce Stress
As the first people on the scene during accidents, emergencies, and crimes, first responders are susceptible to experiencing strong emotional and physical reactions to stress. From sadness and fear to...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: The Prescott Firefighters
With the death of 19 Prescott Firefighters in the Yarnell Hill wildfire, yesterday marked the most deadly day for US Firefighters since September 11, 2001. Today, our thoughts are with the Prescott...
View ArticleBest Firefighter Quotes!
I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine. -Kurt Vonnegut Becoming fearless isn’t the point. That’s impossible. It’s learning how to control your fear, &...
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Firefighters: Be Kind to your Heart
The life of a firefighter can be tough: long shifts, being awakened from a deep sleep with a pulse pounding alarm and having to deal with the aftermath of a terrible fire or crash. As we celebrate...
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May Hero of the Month: Francis Cheney
We are excited to announce our May Nominate a Hero winner is… Francis Cheney! Francis is a full-time firefighter and part-time nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. Before...
View ArticleFirefighter Behavioral Health: A Guest Blog from the National Volunteer Fire...
This Guest Blog post is from the National Volunteer Fire Council. It is the featured article in our Firefighter & EMT News Resource: Flashpoint. To sign up to receive Flashpoint in your inbox once...
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Spring Cleaning: A Guest Blog by Rescue Cpt. Michael Morse
This Guest Blog post is by blogger Michael Morse. Rescue Captain Morse, the blogger behind Rescuing Providence, is the featured article in our Firefighter & EMT News Resource: Flashpoint. To sign...
View ArticleCal Cas Corner: Our First Firehouse Makeover!
In our day-to-day work with Firefighters, we kept hearing more and more about budget cuts. With increasingly smaller budgets, firefighters were putting all their limited resources towards life-saving...
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April Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Please note – we’ve changed the voting requirements this month. In order to vote, you’ll have to create an account and log in to vote. Once you register, you’ll be taken directly to the voting page....
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May Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Please note – we’ve changed the voting requirements this month. In order to vote, you’ll have to create an account and log in to vote. Once you register, you’ll be taken directly to the voting page....
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Captain Don D. | Oregon Firefighter and Medic – June Nominate a Hero Finalist
Voting is now closed! You may still share the heroes’ pages, but votes will not count. We will be announcing the winner soon! Keep an eye out for our July Finalists later this week! How to vote for...
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