James Pritchard, a retired fire captain from Oxford, Mississippi, shares his experiences working in the fire service and the emotional toll it took on him, including dealing with death, car wrecks, and the physical and mental strain of the job. [... more]

A retired fire captain shares his experiences with the physical and emotional toll of working in the fire service, and how he's found purpose in helping others and prioritizing his mental health. [... more]

California is experiencing devastating wildfires, with many homes burning and people fleeing. The city's mayor, Karen Bass, is out of the country, and the fire department is struggling to contain the fires. The city's DEI initiatives are being criticized for prioritizing diversity and inclusion over firefighting efforts. The governor of California is trying to position himself for the 2028 election, but his policies are being blamed for the mismanagement of the state's finances. [... more]

A retired fire captain shares his experiences working in the fire service, including the physical and emotional challenges he faced, and how he learned to cope with the trauma of dealing with death and car wrecks. He talks about the importance of seeking help and finding purpose in life. [... more]

A retired fire captain shares his experiences of working in the fire service, dealing with emotional trauma, and finding purpose after retirement. He discusses the physical and mental toll of the job, including car wrecks and dealing with death, and how he learned to cope with his emotions and find peace. [... more]

The Fian family has served in the New York City Fire Department for four successive generations, with members facing numerous challenges and tragedies, including the devastating 9-11 attacks, as told by author Brian McDonald in his book Five Floors Up. [... more]

A retired fire captain shares his experiences working in the fire service, dealing with the physical and emotional toll of the job, and finding purpose in helping others and prioritizing his mental health. [... more]

The evacuation of Saigon in 1975 was a chaotic and desperate attempt to save American citizens and Vietnamese allies as the North Vietnamese Army closed in. A small group of Marine Security Guards, known as the Last Man Out, fought to keep the embassy compound secure and evacuate as many people as possible, but ultimately 11 Marines were left behind, facing an uncertain fate. [... more]