Featured Firefighters
Celebrating the extraordinary courage, dedication, and selfless service of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our communities every single day.
Meet Our Featured Firefighters
Hear stories and learn lessons from these exceptional firefighters who go above and beyond in their service to their communities. Know someone who should be featured here?
“It’s very simple. You just have to eliminate the things you do that cause you and your family pain.” Health and Safety Chief Jose Prado…
“Fail forward, take risks, and do your best to fully understand what you do.” Fire Chief AJ Kehl Fire Chief AJ Kehl is a man…
“Enjoy your career. There is no greater job that you could choose.” Fire Chief Ty Silcox Why did you join the fire service? Chief Ty…
“The real game changers will stem from technologies that have an impact on firefighter health and wellness.” Rick Best, Program Manager, Everyone Goes Home Rick…
“Don’t give up. It will get better.” Lieutenant Bassel Ibrahim Why did you become a firefighter? Bassel Ibrahim’s entrance into the fire service is more…
“When will there be a global civil protection response mechanism?” Captain Vendelin Clicques What initially inspired you to become a firefighter? Since he was a…
“What will the fire service need five years from today?” Aurélie Favre, Senior Marketing Manager First Responder and Government, EMEA, MSA Safety How did you…
“We may be criticized if we overcommunicate, but we will be crucified if we under communicate.” Asst. Chief Stephen Shaw, Fort Lauderdale Fire Department Why…
“This will be a great career for you if you work hard, love the job, do what’s right, and treat people fairly.” Lt. Bryan Bull,…
“Don’t count anything out.” Captain Bryan Runyan, Tulsa Fire Department Why did you become a firefighter? Captain Bryan Runyan’s path to the fire service began…
“Technology will not change firefighters’ duties, but it will enhance their abilities.” Fire Chief Darren Brinkkoeter Why did you become a firefighter? Chief Darren Brinkkoeter…
“This is the best job in the world. Treat it as such.” Lt. Dylan Briggs, Morrisville Fire Department Why did you originally become a firefighter?…
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