The National Fire Heritage Center has extended the submission deadline for the inaugural issue of the Fire Heritage Review to March 31, 2026. We have already received a number of thoughtful, well‑developed contributions that reflect the strength and diversity of fire service history across the country.
Several prospective writers have requested additional time to complete their submissions, and in support of our mission to document, preserve, and interpret the nation’s fire and emergency services heritage, we are extending the deadline to ensure their work can be included.
This inaugural issue represents an important step in building a lasting scholarly record, and we want to provide space for as many high‑quality contributions as possible.
We welcome articles from historians, fire service professionals, researchers, students, and others committed to advancing the study of fire protection history.
To review submission guidelines and full details for the Fire Heritage Journal, click this link.
The Journal will be published in the late summer of 2026.
CUMBERLAND, MD — The National Fire Heritage Center (NFHC) is pleased to announce an open call for contributions to the inaugural issue of Fire Heritage Review: The Journal of Fire Service and Fire Protection History, set to launch in the summer of 2026. This groundbreaking journal will serve as a platform for exploring and preserving the rich, diverse history of the fire service and fire protection field.
We are seeking original articles that cover a wide range of topics related to fire service history, including the evolution of firefighting techniques, innovations in fire safety, pivotal historical events, and key figures who shaped the field. Whether you are a fire service professional, a historian, a college student, or a passionate enthusiast, we invite you to share your unique insights.
“The fire service is a cornerstone of public safety and has a history filled with innovation, courage, and dedication,” said Dr. Lynn White, President of the National Fire Heritage Center. “By contributing to Fire Heritage Review, you will help preserve and elevate the stories that have shaped the field, ensuring that the lessons of the past continue to inspire future generations.”
This journal will fill a critical gap in the preservation of fire protection history, serving as a vital resource for both scholars and practitioners. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process conducted by experts in the field.
We invite you to contribute to this essential project and help build an important educational tool for fire service professionals, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of fire protection.
The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2026.
For more information on the types of articles the journal seeks and how to contribute, please visit https://fireheritageusa.blog/journal/ or contact Editor Mike Dixon at fireheritagejournal@gmail.com.Welcome to the National Fire Heritage Center’s media kit, designed to promote The Fire Heritage Review: The Journal of Fire Service and Fire Protection History. This page features a collection of press releases, photographs, and infographics aimed at raising awareness about the opportunity to publish fire department and fire protection history. We invite you to utilize, republish, and share these media resources to help spread the word about our publication.
CUMBERLAND, MD — May 30, 2025 – The National Fire Heritage Center (NFHC) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Fire Heritage Review: The Journal of Fire Service and Fire Protection History, a groundbreaking annual publication dedicated to preserving and advancing the study of fire service and fire protection history. Set to release its inaugural issue in the summer of 2026,
The Journal will be a valuable resource for scholars, historians, fire service professionals, and enthusiasts seeking peer-reviewed research and historical insights into firefighting, fire safety innovations, and critical moments in fire history.
By providing a central archive of carefully researched articles, the Journal will address a significant gap in the study of fire protection history, ensuring that lessons from the past continue to inform and shape current fire service practices.
By launching this journal, we are creating a lasting educational resource that will benefit fire service professionals, historians, and anyone with an interest in fire protection.
Dr. Lynn White, President
The journal welcomes submissions from a diverse range of contributors, including researchers, practitioners, academics, and passionate enthusiasts. Each submission will undergo a peer review process conducted by a panel of experts.
“The fire service has an incredibly rich and evolving history, and the Journal aims to preserve and explore its stories, innovations, and legacy,” said Dr. Lynn White, President of the National Fire Heritage Center. “By launching this journal, we are creating a lasting educational resource that will benefit fire service professionals, historians, and anyone with an interest in fire protection.”
Dr. White has appointed Mike Dixon, a professional historian, adjunct professor, and writer, as the inaugural editor. He will work to ensure that the journal is relevant to academic and practitioner communities.
The call for submissions for the first issue will begin in Summer 2025, with a submission deadline set for February 28, 2026. The publication will be available online and in print, providing broad access to historical research and industry insights.
For more information about the Fire Heritage Review, submission guidelines, or partnership opportunities, visit this webpage – www.fireheritageuse.blog/journal. You may also contact the editor, Mike Dixon, at fireheritagejournal@gmail.com
