Firefighting in cinema has long been a captivating subject, drawing audiences into the intense and heroic world of firefighters. From fascinating dramas to action-packed thrillers, films centered around firefighting not only entertain but also pay tribute to the courage, sacrifices, and camaraderie of real-life heroes.  One of the most notable aspects of firefighting in cinema is the portrayal of firefighters as everyday heroes who face extraordinary challenges. Films like "Backdraft" (1991), a thriller that delves into the dangerous world of firefighters, explore the complexities of arso ..read more

Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE Shared by: Jim, F., Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Bellevue Fire Dept, WA "A LIFE OF ITS OWN" By Jim Flick The 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography That photo took on a life of its own. At first it was on the front page of the Seattle Times the day of the fire, Friday October 11, 1974 and those of us in it were all smiles as you might expect. We we ..read more

Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE Shared by:  Steven J. "Cheese Burger Struble", Firefighter Chaplain "In Nov 2021, I went to visit one of my community citizens who is also like family. Upon my visit I discovered that this person was contemplating suicide. With out any radio on scene, I alerted 911 by phone. While waiting for fellow first responders to arrive, the individual pulled a gun on me ..read more

Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE   Shared by: Patti Hero's Name: Unknown My story. Years ago when I was living in Manhattan, New York, I was walking home from work. I was walking slowly because I had injured my ankle.. Behind me was a group of guys who saw how slowly I was walking and started to move in on me. luckily for me there was a firetruck that was returning to it station and ..read more

Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE   Shared by: Stacey Hero's Name: Lt. Claude Audette, Miami Dade, FL June 2021 there was a building collapse in Miami. Claude is a Lt for Miami Dade fire dept and is also on the FEMA team. He was working that night on a hazmat truck and responded to the call. Him and his team were the first ones on scene and immediately called for back up. They began to cl ..read more

  Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE   Shared by: David B., Retired Lieutenant     "My first incident I was working as a handy person at 18 years of age. When a staff member and boss’s son came to me and said the coworker was missing around the lake. After a quick shore search, we found him 25’ away from a floating dock that was 50 yards offshore. I performed CPR with no suc ..read more

  The pyramid of health for long-term results is for everyone; however, it is especially important for firefighters to maintain these pillars to excel at their inherently dangerous job. Our team at firefighter.com has broken down each pillar as it relates to the fire industry and provides tips for firefighters to create daily habits aligned with these pillars.  Pillar 1: Hydration & Sleep The foundation of the pyramid of health is the most important pillar but the hardest to come by for firefighters- Sleep. With a 24 hour shift schedule, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy ..read more

Hero Stories, First Responder Memories, Highlights, Station Jab, Motivation Talk, Inspirational Accounts From You! Submittals from First Responders, Family Members or Friends that Share Real Life Stories. Submit Your Story HERE   Shared by: Tom D., Owner Firefighter.com & Retired Firefighter/Paramedic     "I wanted to start the first Job Talk off by sharing a story that has stuck with me over the years. I worked in a developing city with a rural area that was very crime ridden. After midnight one evening we got a call by PD who found a young male in a very dark and remo ..read more

As time keeps marching forward, Americans as a nation keep battling crisis after crisis.  As many of us thought we were pulling through the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Delta variant rears its ugly head giving the world another doom and gloom situation.  Like always however, we will pull through this and working together in any way possible will get us through.  Amidst all the negativity plaguing our nation, Republican or Democrat, riots/protests, vaxed or unvaxed, there is a light shining at the end of the tunnel with September being right around the corner.   ..read more

While wrapping up the month of May also known as Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to write a little about the topic and possibly spread some light on how important it is for all members of all ranks to take the responsibility of looking out for our brothers and sisters on the daily basis.  As I am sure you are all aware, Firefighters and First Responders are very susceptible to mental illness and we already have a high rate of suicide.  Since the Pandemic it seems that this statistic has increased.  I believe that with all the restrictions and changes in our lives all of ..read more