Pamelia (NY) Volunteer Fire Department

Off-Duty Pamelia (NY) Fire Captain Saves Trapped Family

What started as a drive to check on a seasonal home for a friend ended with a Pamelia volunteer firefighter saving four people who were trapped in a basement because of an attached garage on fire.
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The Courage to Lead: Developing Leaders Beyond the Basics

True leadership lies in having the courage to make tough and sometimes-unpopular decisions that are vital for the organization’s success and the safety of its…
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I Was Sexually Harassed Within Two Weeks of Getting Hired at NJ Firehouse, Rookie Firefighter Says

A Hamilton firefighter endured ongoing sexual harassment as town officials repeatedly bungled their response to the allegations, a lawsuit alleges.
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The Power of ‘Yet’

Realizing a goal takes focus and hard work. Manuel A. Maldonado reviews how setting attainable, relevant goals can help you advance in your firefighting career.
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Owensboro (KY) FD Hands Out Awards and Honors to Department Members

The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) handed out awards and letters of commendation for 2024 at the department’s annual awards ceremony on Saturday morning at the department’s…

Tailboard Misfits: Jesse and Micah Horton

Host John Velez sits down with Jesse and Micah Horton of Hortons and Hunt to discuss fire service leadership, mentorship, and training.
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Is Your Firehouse Failing or Functioning? Setting Priorities

When the tones drop, firefighters must be ready to perform. AB Turenne on how setting your shift priorities can help make that happen.
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‘Scary Moment’ Leads to West Hartford (CT) Firefighters Appearing on TV With Drew Barrymore, Denis Leary

A mayday alert five years ago sparked a series of events that led to a group of West Hartford firefighters being on national television this week.
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As Western Altadena (CA) Waited Hours for Evacuation Orders, Fire Commanders Faced Utter Chaos

As flames exploded from the parched hillsides of Eaton Canyon on Jan. 7, fire agencies faced a crisis far beyond their worst reckoning.
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