– This discussion features Chief John Butler, who recalls the line-of-duty death of Lt. Nathan “Nate” Flynn on July 23, 2018 at a residential structure fire. » Watch the Webinar READ
– This is a worldwide day to recognize those men and women of the fire service for their dedication to public service and bravery in keeping us safe. READ
– This discussion features Chief Chris Garrison, of the Sun Prairie Fire Department (WI), who recalls a natural gas explosion that resulted in the line-of-duty-death of Captain Cory Barr and the injury of another firefighter on July 10, 2018. » Watch the Webinar READ
– Nine Milwaukee firefighters died in a collapse at the Davidson Theatre Fire on April 9, 1894. READ
– Fire Hero family members often continue their loved one’s commitment to service. This episode focuses on two daughters of fallen firefighters who both lost their dads to heart attacks in the line of duty—in separate incidents, two years and hundreds of miles apart. Liza Aunkst ’s father, Mike, was a volunteer firefighter in Benedict, Nebraska; Rachel Prouty’s dad was fire chief in Brownsville, NJ. But the two young women became friends at NFFF’s Young Adult Retreat, an annual program that helps young people gain skills to deal with grief and build support systems as they move forward into full independence. Today, the young women have more than friendship and a similar story in common. Looking toward meaningful careers, both have chosen social work as their field. Hear them share their experiences of growing up amidst a dedication to service, finding connections to help face the future—and how legacy has played a role in each of their lives. READ
– Five Paterson firefighters died in a wall collapse at a 4-alarm fire at the Quackenbush Warehouse on March 12,1938. READ
– The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is recognizing Chief Karl Ristow, CFO, as the newest recipient of the organization’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award. READ
– A seminar titled “Active Shooter and Situational Awareness” is being offered for firefighters and other emergency responders this spring in Northern New York at no cost to participants. READ
– There’s still time to apply for Columbia Southern University’s Virtual Learning Scholarship! Applications for this valuable—and highly flexible—opportunity are being accepted thru May 2. READ
– This discussion features Chief Lloyd Crago, who recalls the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Edwin J. “Lance” Wentzel on March 22, 2014. » Watch the Webinar READ
We are working hard to provide important resources, workshops, and timely information to help both firefighters and our Fire Hero Families stay connected and well during these unprecedented times. These new resources can be found here on our website, shared through E-mail, and through our social media channels.
