Around noon on May 21, 1950, a paint shop fire in San Rafael escalated into a fast-moving multi-structure blaze that claimed the lives of Firefighters Aubrey “Jack” Miller and William “Sonny” Bottini—the first line-of-duty deaths in the department’s history.
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection has adopted a new statewide continuing education standard requiring regulated fire protection personnel to complete the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Courage to Be Safe® program every five years.
In this third installment of Firefighter After Action Review, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation podcast, firefighters who responded to the Sofa Superstore fire share a candid and deeply personal look at the tragedy and its lasting impact.
On April 2, 1889, Julius Deiser, age 37, of the Deiser Hook and Ladder Company (Fort Smith Fire Department) died from complications of pneumonia after battling a fire near the Frisco Depot.
Part 2 of the Firefighter After Action Review Podcast Charleston series examines the aftermath of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, South Carolina—a tragic event that claimed the lives of nine firefighters.
On March 1, 1968, Firefighter Colin Hanley made the ultimate sacrifice while battling a raging fire at the Sandstone Company Dice Factory, marking the first line-of-duty death in the history of the Clark County Fire Department.
This episode of the Firefighter After Action Review Podcast features Charleston Fire leaders recounting the harrowing Sofa Superstore fire of 2007, honoring the nine firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice and sharing an inside look at that fateful day.
On February 5, 1915, Firefighter Crayton Hilburn made the ultimate sacrifice on the job, a bravery that still echoes today.
On January 12, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama, a devastating church fire claimed the lives of Curtis D. McKinney and James (J.E.) "Peewee" Jackson.
This Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, follow in the footsteps of tens of thousands of U.S. firefighters who are making an impact on firefighter health and safety. Join the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s ‘When the Sky Turned Black’ captures the heroism of Plainfield firefighters and the lasting impacts of devastating distribution center blaze.
A line-of-duty death forever changes the fire department or agency and the community. So, where does a company officer who loses a firefighter in the
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation created the IC to IC Network to provide assistance to incident commanders who have experienced a line-of-duty death of a firefighter under their command.
A line-of-duty death forever changes the community, department or agency. So where does a chief turn for support after a tragedy?
Everything that happens immediately after a line-of-duty death affects the way the family, department, and the community recover from loss.
If your department has not taken the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge, please take a moment learn more about the program and sign the pledge online today! Once you have taken the pledge to wear your seatbelt, please continue to support our efforts by spreading the word to neighboring departments in your area.
The FRCE is dedicated to protecting the lives and livelihoods of first responders, nationwide. Our education and research initiatives constantly shed new light on challenges to the health, safety and well‑being of firefighters, EMS personnel and other first responders.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), has developed an online Vulnerability Assessment Tool that will provide fire departments with a systematic process to evaluate risk and ultimately reduce the threat of firefighter injuries and deaths.
The Everyone Goes Home® program works to prevent firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries through the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
Report a Line-of-Duty Death to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
