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 Equipment Grant program is providing $2 million to 148 fire departments across 72 counties. These funds will be used to purchase critical equipment such as protective turnout gear, rescue tools, ...

Firefighters can benefit from various training technology platforms that allow them to take part in repeated scenarios that improve training, safety and increase knowledge retention. Digital twins of ...

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 ...

Six fire departments in Wood County have been selected to receive grants for equipment and training. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the ...

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2026 Equipment Grant and Training Reimbursement Grant. The funding from these grants will help equip ...

The Marion Public Safety Training Center is nearly complete - and firefighter training is already underway at the facility.

In the fire department, we promote successful firefighters into leadership positions. Typically, we give our new officer the leadership responsibility of the office, but not the tools/training to ...

FORT CARSON, Colo. – Over 20 firefighters from across U.S. Army Installation Management Command came together for professional and personal development training Aug. 11-15, 2025, at the Mission ...

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 Pittsburgh Firefighters IAFF Local Union gave the community an opportunity to see what it's like to be a firefighter. They're calling it Fire Ops 101, referring to a college course that starts at ...

Search and rescue crews in Oklahoma City, Moore, and Norman now have new tools to help their K9 officers. They also received special training for pets rescued from burning buildings.