It’s been the ultimate fight for a Bradford County firefighter, and on Thursday — a year after his diagnosis — he successfully completed his treatment for cancer. Source: Veteran Bradford County firefighter rings the bell year after cancer diagnosis
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Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit
When Matthew Kennedy and his family heard his diagnosis, they were sure they’d misunderstood. A healthy 48-year-old firefighter/EMT has stage-four cancer? Source: Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit
Staten Island firefighter with ALS to receive mortgage-free home from Tunnel to Towers Foundation
‘I liked to do everything myself. And now I have to accept the help that’s been given. It’s hard, but I’m super grateful for it.’ STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Greg “Mickey” Hansen wasn’t even a firefighter when he ran up lower Manhattan’s West Side on Sept. 11, 2001, just after the planes hit the World…
Huntington firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ with donations for MDA
HUNTINGTON — Huntington firefighters filled boots with donations for a good cause Thursday. Source: Huntington firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ with donations for MDA
Battle of the Badges: Raising money for mental health services for Fishers first responders
FISHERS — There has always been a rivalry between fire and police and in Fishers that runs strong. This weekend, that long-time rivalry will come to a head and the two departments will battle it out. “The rivalry stems from the fire guys really not doing anything and just kind of sitting around all day,”…
Father, son share a burning desire for volunteer firefighting
Volunteer firefighters are critical to the safety of residents in many small communities. That rings true in Coldwater and throughout Severn Township, where Andy Jones and his son, Mark Jones, have a combined 45 years of dedicated contributions through volunteer firefighting. The duo were recently recognized for 30 and 15 years of service, respectively. Andy, 54, started his firefighting…
Three Staten Island brothers graduate FDNY academy within months of one another
“It was a beautiful thing to see them supporting each other,” said their mother, Suzette Machuca. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When Daniel Machuca, 28, graduated from the FDNY academy in August, his two younger brothers, who graduated just months prior, didn’t hesitate to commemorate his accomplishment. Jason Machuca, 23, and Eric Machuca, 25, stationed at…
Firefighters to ride 1,000 miles for cancer charities
The son of one of the fundraisers inspired the challenge after surviving childhood cancer. A team of four current and ex-firefighters are gearing up to ride 1,000 miles to raise money for cancer charities. The nine-day challenge sees the group, known as The Four Amigos, cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats on Saturday. Peter…
Hundreds join Whitehall first responders for annual National Night Out
Hundreds of Whitehall residents gathered at John Bishop Park in Whitehall to interact with local first responders and enjoy free food and resources. People lined up to try and drop police into a dunking tank or handled SWAT equipment Tuesday evening as hundreds of Whitehall residents gathered at John Bishop Park in Whitehall for the annual National Night Out. National…
Williams-Sonoma to sell 9/11 firefighter’s ‘Shark Tank’ product, the CupBoardPro
It was one of the most heartbreaking segments in “Shark Tank” history. Keith Young’s dream of selling his unique cutting board on “Shark Tank” was finally realized, after his death, when his three children appeared on the ABC show, pitched his CupBoardPro, and were instantly overwhelmed with more than $1 million in orders they had trouble…