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Birmingham (AL) Firefighter Was Killed Because He Witnessed Murder, Records State

Slain Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was targeted and killed because of his role as a witness in a murder trial, according to newly released court records.
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CA Firefighter Clipped by Oncoming Vehicle at Tractor Trailer Fire

A local firefighter suffered injury early Sunday while helping put out a fire that engulfed a tractor-trailer along Highway 99, the Kern County Fire Department reported Monday.
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Hartford (CT) Crash Involving Fire Truck in January Leads to the Arrest of a Woman

A 24-year-old woman was arrested on Friday for her involvement in a January crash that injured four firefighters, according to police.
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Dr. J. Mack Slaughter Jr. and members of Sons of the Flag

Sons of the Flag: Music Meets Medicine

Dr. J. Mack Slaughter Jr. shares his experiences of navigating the challenges of the healthcare system while championing the importance of mental health and self-care.
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Senators Decry Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint letter demanding that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reverse cuts that impacted the World Trade Center…
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Sons of the Flag with Kegan Gill

Sons of the Flag: Kegan Gill, Rising from the Ashes

Your hosts welcome Kegan “Smurf” Gill, author of Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation’s Fastest Survived Ejection.
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ME Bill to Find and Destroy Toxic Firefighting Foam Gains Momentum

A Maine legislative committee unanimously endorsed two proposals Wednesday that would catalog, collect and destroy the state's unwanted stockpile of toxic firefighting foam.
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Life Scan Wellness Centers Receives VA Governor’s Fire Service Award for Private Sector Excellence

This award recognizes private sector excellence in dedication and support to the fire service agencies throughout the commonwealth.
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Sarasota County Florida firefighters pump operations

Pump Panel Psychology: Managing Mental Health Like an Engineer

You’re the engineer of your life. Johnny Torgeson and Corey Sierra on how firefighters can manage their energy to stay mentally healthy.
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Trump Administration Reverses Proposed Cuts to 9/11 Health Program

Planned cuts to a crucial 9/11 healthcare program have been reversed following a wave of backlash from New York’s elected officials.
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Seattle firefighter denied medical compensation

Retired Seattle Firefighter Denied Coverage for Work-Related Cancer

A retired Seattle fire lieutenant is fighting to win coverage for treatment of a work-related cancer.
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Remembering the New York Telephone Fire: 50 Years Later

Frank Leeb recounts the New York Telephone Fire, the work of the late Dan Noonan, and how the incident transformed our understanding of the toxicity…
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Firefighter Hearing Loss Overview and Impact

This article considers firefighters' exposure to loud noises and the implications for hearing loss, and offers ways of mitigating those effects.
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Wallingford (CT) Fire Department Rolls out Early Warning System for Drivers Passing Emergency Vehicles

The Wallingford Fire Department has a new way to alert oncoming drivers of fire engines and ambulances on the road.
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Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness

01.06.2025
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Drawn by Fire: Oversized Hero

01.06.2025
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Drawn by Fire: January 2025

01.01.2025
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In the Books: Hope Out of Darkness

12.26.2024
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It’s Not the Calls: First Responder Mental Health and Organizational Leadership

12.18.2024
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CA Firefighter Recounts Moment Tornado Flipped His Truck

12.18.2024
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The Tabata Protocol: ‘High-Octane’ Firefighter Training for Functional Performance

12.16.2024
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Cancer!

12.15.2024
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Sons of the Flag: Pearl Harbor and Engine 6

12.10.2024
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Bullet Shatters Firehouse Window in Albany (NY), Police Investigating

12.10.2024
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SUV Crashes into FL Firehouse; Two Firefighters Injured

12.09.2024
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How to Develop Resiliency and Grow from Trauma

12.01.2024
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