It’s not unusual to see firefighters responding to an emergency accompanied by sirens and flashing lights. We often hear about them putting out a house fire or helping the victims of a ...

(1) Mentally fit firefighters are always ready to respond. Photo by Quintin Pavel. Peer support is often viewed as an assignment, committee, or group of individuals who have signed up to offer their ...

Good firefighters are loyal to the job, loyal to the moral compass of the profession, and loyal to the traditions and spirit that define the fire service. Good firefighters desire to learn, not only ...

One of the main themes in the episode is the fire service’s historic focus on tactics and operational skills, often at the expense of mental, emotional, and social well-being. Schumacher’s article and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a Sylvania high school junior, Matthew Medlin has known what he wants to do for years. "It's something I've been wanting to do ...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department's Explorer Program is offering teens a look at what it's like being a firefighter.