When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could ...

Sooty helmets were once a badge of honor. But research shows firefighters absorb carcinogenic particles through their skin from soot and dirty gear. Carefully cleaning suits and quickly showering are ...

Though firefighters brave blazes, rescues and other daily dangers, their leading cause of death is far less obvious: cancer ...

Some days, it means leaving a family ballgame. Other days, an evening dinner, or responding to a 3 a.m. call before a normal ...

Anyone who has spent any amount of time around the fire service or public safety has heard the terms “recruitment and retention.” These topics are so crucial to building a successful fire service that ...

When many Ohioans call 911, the people who show up to help in their darkest hours are volunteers, armed with as little as 36 ...

When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could ...