Firefighters face extra challenges working in frigid temperatures

In winter, firefighters need to be extra aware of water management. Frigid temperatures also cool smoke off, changing its ...
Firefighter Nation

Fire Up Your Future: High School Firefighter Training and Recruitment

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Firefighting ranks high on list of stressful jobs

PARKERSBURG – A career as a firefighter was recently ranked to be the third most stressful job for the upcoming year. CareerCast.com, a job search website, recently released the list of the top 10 ...

Matt Sheehan ends 40-year firefighting career, retires as Olmsted Falls chief

OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- After serving six years as Olmsted Falls fire chief, Matt Sheehan retired at the end of 2025. The ...
News-Press NOW

‘They’re sacrificing’: Volunteer fire departments in Buchanan County adapt to growing demands of the job

Some days, it means leaving a family ballgame. Other days, an evening dinner, or responding to a 3 a.m. call before a normal ...
Daily Herald

Lehi Fire Department camp empowers young women to explore firefighting careers

Twenty-eight young women participated in the Lehi Fire Department's 2025 Call to Courage camp from Aug. 8-9, 2025. The Lehi Fire Department hosted its fourth Call to Courage camp earlier this month.