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New York City
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

How the city's volunteer firefighters stepped up after 9/11, sometimes at great personal cost

Brooklyn volunteer firefighters joined 9/11 rescue and recovery, enduring physical danger, traumatic stress, and lasting emotional and communal loss while supporting neighbors.
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

The Volunteers Fighting Greece's Intensifying Wildfires

Papadakis recalls watching plumes of smoke fill the sky, resembling a nuclear explosion. The blaze would ultimately kill 104 people, making it the deadliest wildfire in Greece's history.
Public health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Goldman seeks to forgive loans of volunteer firefighters

The HEROES Act aims to extend loan forgiveness under the PSLF Program to include volunteers who play a crucial role in public safety.
Non-profit organizations
Podcast
fromDefector
4 months ago

Lit Up On Bleep Island | Defector

Small towns on remote islands amplify social dynamics, creating intense community interactions and conflicts.
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