Firefighter
A massive blaze leads Chile to reconsider its all-volunteer firefighting system
Chile’s firefighters have proudly worked as unpaid volunteers since the 19th century. But this month’s devastating fire in Valparaiso has led many to question whether the country should move to a paid force.Chile’s firefighters have proudly worked as unpaid volunteers since the 19th century. But this month’s devastating fire in Valparaiso has led many to question whether the country should move to a paid force.
Coping with Tragedy in Yarnell, Arizona
As fires rage on, residents of the town of Yarnell, Arizona are waiting for the green light to head home and assess the damage. But the community is also mourning the loss of 19 hotshot firemen–an elite firefighting group–who lost their lives last weekend while battling the intense wildfire. With this tragedy still fresh, many […]
Backers Urge Passage of 9/11 First Responders’ Bill by Christmas
With Christmas just days away, the lame-duck Congress has been working around the clock to get promised pieces of legislation pushed through. But one notable bill that hasn’t been checked off the to-do list is the 9/11 First Responders’ Bill. If passed, it would provide health care to thousands of firefighters, policemen and emergency workers […]