PHOTOS: Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells has been boasting that most of the department’s firefighters have some of the latest and greatest thermal imaging cameras built into their masks. He signed up for the city’s firefighting duties about 25 years ago and was introduced to thermal-imaging cameras soon after.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hometown Life

It was 100 years ago that the McLean Volunteer Fire Department was first incorporated. Many things have changed since then, from development and population growth to fire and rescue technology and the involvement of career firefighters. But what hasn't wavered is the volunteer fire department's commitment to serve McLean and surrounding areas.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: McLean Patch

VIDEO: On Thursday evening, large plumes of smoke could be seen around Tampa International Airport. Tampa Fire Rescue Airport Rescue Fire Fighting division (ARFF) hosted a training exercise so firefighters can respond to emergencies at the airport like a plane catching on fire. Emergencies do not happen often, but the training is necessary.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFTS-TV ABC 28 Tampa

It’s the holiday season, which means many people are in a giving mood. People give money, and people give gifts. What about someone who gave a part of their own body to someone they’ve never even met? Cicero firefighter Paul Coir and Perry Galloro are best friends and have been since they first met working as truck drivers back in 1999.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSTM-TV NBC/CW 3 Syracuse

PHOTOS/VIDEO: A Seattle firefighter died suddenly before his shift, according to the Seattle Fire Department. Matt Runte, a firefighter and EMT, passed away Wednesday morning. In a statement from Seattle Fire, “We are heartbroken by this tragedy and are all grieving the loss of our friend and colleague.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle