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Byline: By, Adam Foster Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service TWFRS has won two top Fire & Emergency Awards at a recent ceremony in London. The two Excellence in [...]

London: Norfolk County Council, UK Government has issued the following news release: There was lots to be proud of at this year's Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service Awards - from [...]

Ludwigshafen: Ludwigshafen, Germany has issued the following news release: More than 70 firefighters received the Rhineland-Palatinate Fire Service Medal in gold, silver and bronze on Tuesday evening, November 5, 2024. [...]

Gnesta: Gnesta Municipality, Sweden has issued the following news release: Do you know someone in Gnesta municipality who has made a valuable contribution? Now you can submit suggestions for someone [...]

Geilenkirchen: Geilenkirchen, Germany has issued the following news release: On September 4th this year, it was that time again: Geilenkirchen honored 43 members of the volunteer fire department for their [...]

Byline: By, Claire Harrison A date has been revealed for Nuneaton's annual Fire Station Open Day. It is an event that is hotly-anticipated not only across the town but much [...]

Byline: By, Cally Brooks A Cumbrian firefighter who won a Pride of Britain Emergency Services Award in 2021 after risking his life to save a teenager who had been submerged [...]

Byline: Ed Lewis Jun. 3A large stable barn that once stood at Luzerne Avenue and Linden Street in West Pittston burned to the ground March 24, 1907, killing three horses [...]

DALLAS, Texas -- The following information was released by the International Association of Fire Chiefs: Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while [...]

Queensland rural firefighters who have demonstrated extraordinary levels of service to their communities have been recognised as part of 2024 RFS Week celebrations. Brendan Gold from Guanaba Rural Fire Brigade [...]

LOUISVILLE, Ky: Sysco Corporation has issued the following news release: Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two [...]

Roswells mayor and city council recently paid special appreciation to firefighters Andrew Riley and James Laudermilk for receiving the 2023 Life Saving Valor Award by the Georgia State Firefighters Association. [...]

Byline: By, Barbara Hodgson A retired fireman from Blaydon who landed a lead role in Ken Loach's film The Old Oak has just won the best actor award at a [...]

Byline: Megan Swift Oct. 8Russell Withrow Jr. said his adrenaline was pumping when he jumped into flood waters saving a local citizen who was swept away. Withrow Jr., assistant fire [...]

Sep. 5Capt. Roger Whisnant, with the Lenoir Fire Department, has been named City of Lenoir Firefighter of the Year. The Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recently recognized Whisnant for his [...]

AMHERST, Mass. -- The following information was released by the University of Massachusetts - Amherst: Matt Morin, fire safety officer with UMass Amherst Environmental Health and Safety and a firefighter [...]

Byline: Kellen Stepler Jul. 18The heroic and self-sacrificing actions of Lower Burrell firefighters, police officers and residents during a June house fire in the city were recognized by city council. [...]

London: Norfolk County Council, UK Government has issued the following news release: Achievements including saving a village from the clutches of wildfire, helping transport a horse mannequin called Brandy, and [...]

WORCESTER -- The following information was released by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security: Ceremony Recognizes 130 Firefighters from 22 Departments For immediate release: 11/21/2023 WORCESTER -- [...]

WORCESTER -- The following information was released by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (Massachusetts): Governor Maura T. Healey and Public Safety Secretary Terrence M. Reidy today joined [...]

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The following information was released by the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia: Published by: Philadelphia Fire Department WHAT: The Firefighter and EMS Providers of the Year [...]

Fourth annual contest to honor a service member or frontline worker -Award presented July 4 at the Wawa Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia- BOCA RATON, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ [...]

Byline: Cathy Dyson Feb. 23Two local residents received the 2022 Governor's Fire Service Awards on Wednesday for their work in raising awareness of the risks of occupational cancer firefighters face. [...]

Byline: James Mayse Jan. 21Jordan Thomas became interested in being a firefighter right out of high school, when a friend interested him in joining the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department. [...]

Byline: Jessica Orozco Dec. 10BATH TOWNSHIP Bath Township Firefighter of the year Emergency Medical Services Provide of the Year and more were announced Friday evening at Union Chapel Missionary church. [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The following information was released by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD): With 36 years of dedicated service to the City of Los Angeles, Captain II [...]

Byline: Craig Kelly Oct. 28LIMA It is an honor that goes back a half-century, and on Thursday, Lima firefighter Emily Bowsher had her name added to the list of those [...]

LEESBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Loudoun County (Virginia): Two Loudoun first responders were among honorees from across Virginia that received awards at an official ceremony on [...]

The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters awarded HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation [...]

Aug. 18LENOIR Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recognized Lt. Scott Brawley as Firefighter of the Year and Sgt. Martin Crisp as Police Officer of the Year during the regular City [...]

Byline: By, Sam Volpe A North Shields teenager has been honoured with a special parliamentary award after volunteering at Newcastle Falcons, with the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade and the [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The following information was released by the American Lung Association: Today, in recognition of National First Responders Day and in memory of Austin Duran, former firefighter with [...]

Copenhagen: Rodovre Municipality, Denmark has issued the following news release: Now you can nominate candidates for Fire Spirit of the Year, which will be awarded for the 23rd time this [...]

London: Suffolk County Council, UK Government has issued the following news release: Worthy winners from across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards received recognition at a glittering awards [...]

Byline: Trevor Hubert Oct. 29LIMA Every year, the Lima Noon Sertoma Club partners with the Lima Fire Department to recognize one of their own for outstanding service to the department [...]

M2 PRESSWIRE-May 6, 2022-: London Fire Brigade Firefighter Named Rising Star (C)1994-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:06052022 * Rebecca Rowe, a Firefighter for London Fire Brigade has been named 'Firefighter Rising Star [...]

RALEIGH, NC -- The following information was released by the North Carolina Department of Insurance: Commissioner will 'pitch' for distracted driver awareness at Grasshoppers game RALEIGH May 3, 2022 North [...]

RALEIGH, NC -- The following information was released by the North Carolina Department of Insurance: State Fire Marshal will also present grant checks to units in Franklin and Granville counties [...]

Byline: MOLLY WILK Jerry Coker and Ted Weatherly, Pullman Police Department commander and adjutant, presented American Legion Awards honoring first responders at the Pullman City Council meeting Tuesday night. Whitcom [...]

Byline: Brittni Thomason (KTVK,KPHO) -- Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) -- Two Phoenix firefighters took him big titles just days ago at The Arnold Classic. [...]

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. -- The following information was released by the Defense Logistics Agency: By DLA Distribution Public Affairs NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. - Firefighter Andrew Wallace of Defense Logistics Agency [...]

Byline: Hannah Shirley May 16After a difficult year and an act of selflessness, a Grand Forks firefighter has been recognized as the National VFW's Firefighter of the Year. Grand Forks [...]

Byline: Jill Moon Apr. 23SPRINGFIELD The annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony is now set for Friday, Sept. 10. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service [...]