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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.
Seventeen Hoboken firefighters received awards for saving lives during dangerous emergencies and supporting fellow firefighters overseas. The ceremony honored heroes from construction site rescues, cliff saves, and a firefighter battling illness.
When flames tore through six homes in Cochrane's Heartland community, firefighters didn't give up until everyone was safe, including one furious feline. The injured firefighter is recovering at home, and the rescued cat is expected to make a full recovery.
Colorado firefighters are mastering a high-stakes rescue drill that could save their teammates in burning buildings. The annual training prepares crews to rescue fallen firefighters in under three minutes.
Four Massachusetts firefighters pulled an unconscious woman from a smoke-filled burning building and performed CPR until her heart restarted. The dramatic February rescue earned the crew their department's highest honor at the 101st annual Firefighters Ball. #
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.
When a Washington paper mill suddenly imploded, firefighters rushed in without full hazmat gear to pull nine people from chemical-soaked rubble. Their quick action saved lives, even as one firefighter suffered burns while making rescues.
A Saturday night cabaret in Weyburn, Saskatchewan brought the community together to support their local firefighters while dancing to live music. The funds will complete a hands-on training structure that gives volunteer firefighters real-world practice for saving lives.
An Oklahoma firefighter who pulled a critically injured 20-year-old from a mangled car 16 years ago just reunited with him. That young crash victim is now a Tulsa firefighter, crediting his rescuer for inspiring his career.
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
When a woman became pinned beneath a vehicle at a busy Alabama intersection, firefighters from two departments worked together to free her in minutes. Their quick response and teamwork turned a terrifying accident into a rescue success story.
Lagos State is beefing up its fire response team with 150 newly recruited firefighters now in training. The move continues a massive expansion that's seen over 680 firefighters join the service since 2020.
Three Western Australian firefighters were honored Sunday as their names joined 100 others on the state's Fallen Firefighters' Honour Roll. Two died from cancers linked to their service, while one gave his life battling a blaze.
When flames blocked the only exit of a Milwaukee apartment building early Sunday morning, firefighters pulled eight people to safety, including two infants hanging from second-story windows. Despite one firefighter suffering minor burns, everyone made it out alive.
A new robotic firefighter just started protecting human lives in South Korea, tackling blazes too dangerous for people to approach. Over 1,700 firefighters have been injured or killed there in the past decade.
Firefighters in Crookston, Minnesota are turning gaming proceeds and community donations into a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school senior. The memorial award honors fallen firefighters while investing in the next generation.
Eight middle schoolers spent up to four hours trapped on a roller coaster 100 feet in the air, but trained firefighters brought every single one down safely. Their calm bravery and the crew's textbook response turned a terrifying situation into a story of courage.
California firefighter Mike Morlan is leading a movement to help first responders reclaim the decade of life their profession typically costs them. His simple approach treats the body like the equipment firefighters already maintain daily.
New York City is moving forward with a plan to add a fifth firefighter to 86 engine companies, a safety improvement firefighters have requested for decades. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is backing the $91.7 million proposal that could save more lives and speed up response times.
When a truck carrying 25 million honeybees broke down in scorching Utah heat, quick-thinking firefighters turned their hoses on the trailer to keep the insects alive. Not a single bee or firefighter was harmed in the creative rescue.
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