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 ...

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

DUBLIN, Calif. — More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces ...

Technology author Jason Moore reflects on 2025, and how the fire service is adopting layered safety strategies using ...

Seven recruits from around the Magic Valley are completing an intensive firefighter training program at the Jim Bieri ...

In 2025, pivotal legal cases have significantly influenced fire service operations, liability standards, and policy ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Twelve firefighters from western and central Massachusetts have graduated from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting ...

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 ...

PORT HUENEME, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other federal and state fire response agencies will be conducting airborne firefighting training in the area from ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Fire Rescue’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Division will conduct a live fire training exercise on Tuesday. The exercise will begin at 5 p.m. and its purpose is for ...

A Helitack crew member prepares to jump while hovering over nine feet of brush during training near Pozo on July 17, 1967. The firefighters trained to clear a spot for reinforcements to arrive. Jim ...