On November 14, 2011, a firefighter in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, responded to a call that would end up changing his life forever. Firefighter Marc Hadden had saved dozens of lives as a firefighter and police officer, but on that fateful day, he delivered a baby for the very first time. A woman called 911 …
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Becoming a firefighter used to be regarded as a male-only profession, but times have changed. As society continually progresses, more and more organizations are embracing gender equity in the workplace. And the Pasadena Fire Department is proud to announce that they are one of its proponents. The team just made history when an all-woman firefighting …
A 5-year-old Georgia boy who saved his whole family from a house fire will receive a Lifesaving Award from the Bartow County Fire Department. On the morning of February 9, Noah Woods was sleeping in a bedroom he shared with his 2-year-old sister, Lilly, when he awoke to smoke and flames. The young boy quickly …
Dogs are family – and this former St. Louis firefighter just lost his last week after a resolute battle with cancer. Gregg Favre’s beloved best friend, Bella, died peacefully in his arms on Friday night last week. The pair met when Gregg rescued the pup 11 years ago while he was on duty at a …
A dog named Brindle has been in a gloomy mood and going through sadness for the past nine months. That’s because it’s been that long since he last saw his human companion, JD Aument, who is overseas serving as a firefighter in the Army Reserves. With his best friend out of sight and a thousand …
A firefighter’s responsibilities go beyond that of preventing and putting out fires – their job entails rescue, emergency medical care, saving lives and property, and responding to other related emergency services. To be a firefighter, one must have a courageous heart strongly dedicated to serving those in need, no matter how dangerous the situation is. The crew …
No matter how beneficial it is, most of us have a hard time maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We’d rather snack on greasy, salty, and sweet treats over fruits and nuts; and we prefer staying up late binge-watching our favorite TV shows, instead of hitting the sack early so we can do a morning workout the …
People with disabilities have a tendency to feel vulnerable and excluded, especially in an environment where their needs aren’t catered properly and where people have a limited understanding of their condition. Firefighter Mike Rheault was completely aware of this, which is why when he encountered a non-verbal child one night when he was on duty, he …