Climate change is putting a growing number of people at risk of wildfire in the Great Plains and the Western U.S. The number of firefighters and fire management professionals has not kept up with that ...

The hands-on training gave recruits the opportunity to practice critical firefighting skills in a controlled environment ...

LAFAYETTE, La. — Recruiting, retaining, and training young firefighters has been a challenge for fire departments nationwide. To increase the number of trained firefighters, the Scott Fire Department ...

Philip Duczyminski reports that compelling study-based evidence indicates improvement in decision-making abilities, preparation for real-world scenarios and job satisfaction. Physical simulation ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Bring the whole family to a day of firefighting fun at the Spokane Valley Fire Department's annual Fire and Life Safety Open House. This free event is happening on Saturday, ...

In May 2023, the Bentonville, AR, Fire Department (BFD) had a ribbon cutting for its new training facility. It provides training that members weren’t able to get unless they went elsewhere, which ...

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...

A firefighting training program designed primarily for women hopes to diversify the industry and to attract more people to firefighting overall. Climate change is putting a growing number of people at ...