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New firefighter recruits in South Carolina are mastering one of the toughest skills in their profession: rescuing a fellow firefighter wearing 75 pounds of gear. Horry County Fire Rescue shared a glimpse of their training that's preparing the next generation of heroes.
Escambia County Fire Rescue celebrated its bravest heroes at its 2026 Medal Day, honoring firefighters who saved lives in dangerous waters and other emergencies. Two firefighters earned the department's highest courage awards for pulling drowning victims from the Gulf during hazardous conditions.
Firefighters in Natrona County, Wyoming, just completed intensive ice rescue training, plunging into freezing water to master lifesaving skills. They're now ready to save lives when winter emergencies strike.
Thirty-nine Huntsville firefighters received awards for saving seven lives, including infants and a child dropped from a burning building. Their quick thinking and courage turned what could have been tragedies into stories of survival.