Portsmouth, VA — For firefighter Mark Reynolds, every emergency call is a challenge, testing his skill, focus, and resolve. But nothing could have prepared him for a personal surprise that would change his perspective on life and work. It was a typical Thursday evening when the alarm sounded at Station 17. A multi-vehicle incident had […]
The ambush, which occurred on June 29, sparked a large-scale response involving about 300 personnel, including FBI agents and National Guard troops. Later that day, Roley was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm and fire-starting device were found nearby, confirming suspicions that the wildfire was used to lure firefighters into danger. […]
Patrick Hardison received devastating injuries in a house fire as he attempted to rescue a woman he believed to be trapped in the blaze. This brave man was left with third-degree burns to his entire face and scalp – for years he wore a baseball cap, sunglasses, and prosthetic ears in public. Patrick recalled children […]