By SCOTT JACKSON The Quincy Fire Department will soon welcome the first female firefighter in the department’s 136-year history. Cathryn Draicchio is set to transfer to the Quincy Fire Department to ...

The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.

In 2023, the World Health Organization classified the act of firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen, just like asbestos and ...

Residents and firefighters have suffered physical injuries, but doctors say the wildfires can also take a heavy mental health toll on civilians and first responders. "I think when disaster like ...

A retired New York City firefighter flying first-class to Japan allegedly got so drunk, he couldn’t figure out how to get in — or out — of the plane’s lavatory, after which he grabbed a ...

Concerned about Solesky’s proximity to the cockpit, G.B. and B.J. also told Solesky he was prohibited from using the first-class restroom for the remainder of the flight, according to the affidavit.

A retired New York City firefighter flying first-class to Japan allegedly got so drunk, he couldn’t figure out how to get in — or out — of the plane’s lavatory, after which he grabbed a flight ...

Jesse Watters used a photo of a trio of female Los Angeles firefighters to criticize the city’s fire department and its supposed emphasis on diversity initiatives. Fires continue to displace ...

Godfrey said he worked with Dr. Steven Moffatt, who's done extensive work on firefighter health, to evaluate evidence that could help us expand coverage. Moffatt found that female firefighters ...