"Did you know there's a fire department in Heaven?"

I heard Cap say to that sorrowful lad.

The young boy just stared, working over the words he'd just been given.

"Cap..... do you think God's got a spot for my dad?"

Cap smiled, even though you could tell his heart was heavy and said,

"You bet son." As he roughed the hair on the boy's head.

Timmy looked up and his sadness, for now, gone

Cap went on holding back the tears that were…

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THIS IS A DRILL! This is not an actual event. Participants are student actors and real first responders. These photos were taken at the…

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...May 7, 2010

Did you ever notice after a structure fire no matter what you eat it tastes the best? And even after you've showered the smell has permeated your skin and hair. And you don't even mind.

FireRescue magazine's Technical Rescue Web column

Aircraft Down! The miracle on Beech Street

By Harold Schapelhouman



“Aircraft down”—two simple words that tend to get the immediate attention of most responders and generally cause concern for most urban emergency responders who live in areas where private and commercial aircraft are…

We're fortunate in being American. At least we don't step on the underdog. I wonder if that's because there are no "Americans" - only a stew of immigrants - or if it's because the earth from which we exist has been so kind to us and our forefathers; or if it's because the "Americans" is the offspring of the logical European who hated oppression and loved freedom beyond life? Those reat mountains and tall timber; the cool deep lakes and broad rivers; the green valleys and white farmhouses;…

Day One:

Theres a group of FF's sitting in the Fire House kitchen. Talking everyday stuff, just doing what FF's do. A racialy diverse group.

A person of rank walks in and sits with them.

One of the FF's say's, "Hey Sir, what did you think of the new hiring exam?"

He answers, "Ever sence that judge got involved, you know because of the sp---ks, nig---rs and other minorities, they've had to dumb it down. Their ruining…

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

The Mind/Body Workout: A walkthrough of basic asana yoga practice

Story & Photos by Jeff & Martha Ellis

Editor's Note: May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Visit…

We Remember: A look back at fires that have shaped our nation’s history

By Cindy Devone-Pacheco



This month marks the anniversaries of a couple noteworthy fires that took place in the southern portion of the United States.



The Great Fire of 1901

Today marks the 109th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901. On May 3 of that year, Jacksonville, Fla., was the setting for one of the worst fire disasters in Florida history and…