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 ...

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company held its monthly training drill Wednesday evening, focusing on building construction types and their impact on firefighting operations. The session, held Feb.

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 ...

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 ...

National Emergency Training Center Campus in Emmitsburg, MD. (Photo: FEMA) The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) application period is open until October 15th for on-campus ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Fire Department is ready to break ground on its new $46 million training center on Thursday—the city's first dedicated training center for firefighters. The ...

Massachusetts officials celebrated the opening of a new live-fire training building at the Department of Fire Services’ Bridgewater campus. The 5,400-square-foot facility features 11 interior burn ...

WBRC was invited to a training put on by Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue, where the fire fighters worked to be at their very best.