John J. Salka Jr. stresses the importance of firefighter training and verifying equipment functionality from the standpoint of good fortune on the emergency scene. It’s funny how many times we hear ...

This is a recurring theme in my FDIC presentation, “Leading Through Training: The Crucial Role of the Fire Service Instructor.” The opportunity to model effective leadership and build a solid team ...

Firefighter drills on the apparatus floor helps members, but real learning only takes place during hands-on evolutions. When firefighters are schooled on the technical details of a tool or piece of ...

MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AND CAL WATER ARE SHOWING OFF A NEW TOOL THAT ALLOWS FIREFIGHTERS TO TRAIN AND TEST EQUIPMENT WITHOUT USING A TON OF WATER. IT'S CALLED A PUMP POD "DRAFTS" UNIT. "DRAFTS" ...

GLENVILLE — A training facility for local firefighters took a major step forward this past week after lingering for years. Glenville lawmakers last week approved a $96,827 contract with Lion First ...

GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — If you introduce high school students to firefighter training, you might spark an interest and fuel the careers of future first responders. That is what is happening now at ...

The Cripple Creek Firefighter Foundation will host “The Spark”, a kickoff event and Fire Department Awards Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Cripple Creek Elks Lodge #316 located ...