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Where does the word "skyscraper" come from? Did it have a prior meaning? The history of the word referring to tall buildings is not so clear cut.

For anyone planning on grilling Memorial Day weekend, or in general, these fire safety tips are for you.

There is something about these characters that you connect with and causes you to root for them to survive throughout the film. These movie survivors bring a lot to the table, and it doesn't hurt that the movies aren't half bad either.

What kind of technology can we expect firefighters of the future to be using? From jet packs to drones to exoskeletons, firefighters are definitely not being left behind other professions in terms of high tech advancements.

Stars, they're just like us. They walk their dogs. They take their kids to school. They rescue people from fires?!?! Check out these four celebrities who heroically rescued people from fire.

From the Empire State Building in 1931 until the Burj Khalifa today, the world's tallest buildings over the past 85 years are some of the world's most famous. 

Fire had a significant impact on the United States in 2014. This infographic details the statistics of what happened.

Until the Empire State Building in 1931, what were the world's tallest buildings? Which buildings stood above the rest?

The following are ten interesting and surprising things you may not have known about fire. These relate to the history of fire, its chemical makeup, and what fire is capable of.

There have not been many long-running firefighter TV shows. The few that lasted, were high on quality, action, and drama. Is there any show missing from this list?