Embarking on a career as a firefighter opens doors to a realm of opportunities and rewards that stretch far beyond the conventional. Although the firefighting profession is commonly associated with ...

The path to becoming a firefighter involves a rigorous selection process designed to identify candidates with the right combination of cognitive abilities, physical capabilities, and character ...

When Anita Arnum was hired in 1987 as a firefighter in Boxborough, she became just the second woman in the department. She recalled having to deal with some hazing, and that it felt like she had to ...

When I first put on turnout gear as a young firefighter, no one talked much about cancer. We worried about the flames, not ...

A local firefighters union has made a new public plea for help. Meridian Township Professional Firefighters Local 1600 recently shared a post to social media explaining that an increase in calls for ...