After many years of sharing stories, milestones, and moments with you here, we’re officially transitioning off X. While this will be our final post, our work is far from over. We invite you to stay connected with us on the platforms where we’ll continue our mission.

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Today, on Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Their bravery and selflessness will never be forgotten—and their memory lives on in every act of service that follows. 📸: @FDNY

We support firefighters not only for the work they do but also for the lives they lead and the roles they fill beyond the call. Because when we fully support our firefighters, we’re also supporting the people they protect, the families they love, and the communities they serve.

Firefighters are so much more than who you see at the scene of an emergency. They’re mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, partners, neighbors, just like you.

🎥: The Call We Carry: Confronting PTSD in the Fire Service – full documentary available on YouTube.

There is strength in speaking up. There is courage in asking for help. And there is hope in knowing that resources are available. Let’s break the stigma, support one another, and change the culture—together.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a powerful reminder that your mental and emotional well-being is just as important as your physical health. To the firefighters carrying the unseen weight of the job: you are not alone.

And I think sometimes people don’t recognize just how much it’s affected them until they’re in a really bad or dark place.” – Captain Ryan Farstad, @TacomaFire Station 13.

“The difficult calls you go on…the sheer volume of the things that you see, the sad and the depressing situations that we encounter, are going to have an effect, they’re going to take a toll.

Mike's unwavering respect for the fire service and the people behind it remained constant through it all. "Brotherhood, morale, and tradition separate this profession from a job," he says. Join us in honoring Lieutenant Mike Murphy for his 35+ years of dedication and service.

Throughout his career, Mike volunteered for many causes close to his heart. One of the most rewarding experiences, he says, was working alongside The Leary Firefighters Foundation to help rebuild New Orleans firehouses following Hurricane Katrina.

Mike followed in the footsteps of his father, Ed Murphy, who retired from the Newton FD as Chief of Department. "My earliest memories are visiting Dad at the old Engine 4 & 8 house," Mike shared. "[He is] no doubt my inspiration."

Following his time in the Air Force, Mike earned his EMT certification and attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. He served at Boston's Logan Airport for four years before joining the Newton Fire Department.

Meet Lieutenant Mike Murphy, a second-generation firefighter who recently retired from the Newton Fire Department after 35 incredible years of service. Mike's career began in 1985 as a firefighter/crash crew member of the United States Air Force.

While International Firefighters' Day has passed, our mission continues. With your support, we can impact more fire departments than ever before. Donate today to join us in this mission 👉

From celebrities to supporters, an extraordinary group stepped up—training alongside the @FDNY to experience the strength, skill, and sacrifice it takes to be a firefighter, all while raising money for departments nationwide.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 9th Annual @denisleary @FDNY Firefighter Challenge in celebration of International Firefighters’ Day.