To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust in each other
Every morning for 28 years, Haitham Nasrallah has opened his locker and put on his firefighter's uniform. It's a job he loves... but a uniform he now hates.
'I locked myself out and then a fire engine pulled up'
"When I realized I locked myself out, I thought about calling a locksmith, but then I remembered the fire station was close by and decided to try my luck there."
New bill would ban cancerous chemicals from California firefighters' gear
The very equipment that we use to keep others safe is making us sick, said San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 treasurer Sina Riahi, who represents 1,700 members.
Erith fire: Londoners warned to keep windows closed as 70 firefighters rush to blaze
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Westside Ballet Honors First Responders in 'Masters of Movement' Performances
This year's Masters of Movement program offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience ballet through the ages—from Bournonville's classical 19th-century techniques to Jerome Robbins' mid-century masterpieces.
Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse
Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters responded to a significant fire at New Providence Wharf tower block in east London, which broke out around 20:47 BST.