America’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect their communities — and it shaves approximately 10 years off their life expectancy. Despite the inevitable risk, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help to protect longevity, experts say. Mike Morlan, firefighter and district vice president at CAL FIRE 2881, spoke to Fox News Digital about prioritizing … Read more
The toughest jobs in the U.S. include firefighters, construction workers, and nurses. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 21 percent believe working in mining or oil is one of the most gruelling jobs around, while 11 percent think being a doctor is a role only for the most resilient. Others feel that only the … Read more
There’s finally a way to snag a man in uniform before Valentine’s Day. First responders and other public employees now to help them find a partner who truly understands the demands and unpredictability of a public-service job. Secure, designed exclusively for public servants — from cops, firefighters and TSA agents to doctors, nurses and 911 … Read more
Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a “rubbish fire” abutting the property of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel less than 48 hours after he returned to ABC’s airwaves following a weeklong suspension for comments he made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to one of Kimmel’s homes on Marmont Avenue in … Read more
Think again. We’ve all been there — you reheat or cook something, you get distracted and then suddenly your smoke alarm is going off. Your first thought is to throw out that burnt food — but think again because an EMT says that’s the most fire-hazardous thing you could do. The expert named Ally, who … Read more
They wanted to join the mile hive club. A flight in India was delayed for more than an hour after bees swarmed the door of the aircraft, as seen in buzzy footage taking off online. The un-bee-lievable incident occurred Monday morning on an Indigo flight that was slated to fly from Surat to Jaipur at … Read more
Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine’s Day — but he’s feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Valentine’s Day with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his … Read more
Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.” Police officers ranked No. 5, … Read more
Sydney mom Kirsty Stead used to allow her son to charge his e-bike right next to him in his room overnight. Now that she knows what can happen, she wouldn’t do it even in her worst nightmares. “I shudder to think how my son charged his bike in his bedroom every night, as he slept,” she said. … Read more
You won’t be a fan of this fire hazard hiding in plain sight. The wife of a longtime firefighter has issued a warning about the most dangerous, yet obscure part of the house that could spark a devastating blaze and burn a home “to the ground.” “It will surprise the hell out of you, and … Read more
Brooklyn-born rapper and producer, Ka — who was also a 9/11 first responder — unexpectedly died over the weekend. He was 52. Kaseem Ryan, known by fans as “Ka,” passed away on Saturday in his hometown of New York City, his grieving family announced on social media. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem … Read more
Millions of Americans load up their dishwasher after dinner to run a cycle as they sleep — but one woman says you do so at your own peril. Simone Anderson says her Kansas home started going up in flames as she slept earlier this month after she started her dishwasher before turning in for the … Read more
Carrie Underwood and her family were inside their Tennessee home when it caught fire on Sunday night. Williamson County Fire and Rescue confirmed on Facebook that they arrived at the scene to find a “fully-involved fire” in Underwood’s garage at around 9:40 pm. The fire crew put out the flames at the home by using a … Read more
Should emergency service workers be allowed to skip queues at cafes? One Australian mom was waiting for a coffee when she watched a group of firemen abruptly leave because the wait time was too long. “That makes me so sad because I assume they only have a short time for a break and then they … Read more
There’s just something about a man in uniform. Single women in New York City are marching to dating events featuring first responders as they ditch dating apps and search for a specific type of man to be their co-captain. “It’s a different caliber of guy that you’re meeting at these events,” Amber Soletti, founder of … Read more
Fire crews removed a patio — to rescue a poodle trapped under a home. The Swansea West crew firefighters had to tunnel under the property to reach the pup — after being called out at 7:11 a.m. on Tuesday. The three-year-old black dog, named Jock, was trapped under the dwelling. The Swansea West crew firefighters … Read more
Cara Delevingne’s cats are feline fine after being rescued from her burning home on Friday. The supermodel’s $7 million Los Angeles mansion went up in flames early yesterday morning, with her parents claiming an electrical fault sparked the blaze. The 31-year-old wasn’t at home at the time of the fire, but her two beloved cats … Read more
They’re the real paw patrol. A new photo book, “Paws of Firefighters: The Dogs & Other Animals New York Firehouses” (Schiffer Publishing, out Jan. 28), focuses on the adorable, loyal four-legged creatures that give companionship and support to firefighters in the city and beyond. “No matter the mischievous behavior the firehouse animals may get into, … Read more
Some Halloween costumes are too hot to handle — but one getup a woman ordered quickly put out all flames. Abbey Adams, a model who goes by @aabbeyaadams on TikTok, says she ordered a sexy firefighter costume for Halloween. What she got was very different than what was advertised, according to a 2021 video that … Read more
There’s no higher praise for a Halloween decor enthusiast. The Glens Falls Fire Department was called out to a house for a “confirmed structure fire” in the upstate city on Saturday, and the firefighters were shocked to see no fire — but, rather, a premature yet “amazing” Halloween display. Video provided by the homeowner to … Read more