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 ...

Ankeny has introduced its first fire academy, offering an easier in to the industry and hands-on training to 23 recruits, to prepare them for real-life firefighting scenarios. FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION ...

Before you fall off of your chair, let me explain the “forget safety” element of the title of this column. A dictionary definition of safety is “The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...

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 ...