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 ...
What happens when a department realizes it’s been wearing PPE without truly understanding the “why” behind maintaining it? Join Brandon Barkley and Michael Williams as they ...
PFAS is a threat to firefighters’ health. Forever Analytical has launched a new screening program for firefighters, ...
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HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s no secret that fire departments struggle to recruit volunteers. That is why many encourage teenagers to join junior firefighter programs. A local ...
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 ...
UTAH - High school students in Utah are getting a unique opportunity to train as future firefighters through a new program aimed at improving firefighter recruitment. This initiative allows students ...
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Hudson Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting the next generation of firefighters. The Hudson Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting 14-to 17-year-olds for a program that ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Fire Deputy Chief Sean Heck has been selected into the highly respected Executive Fire ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merced College is pictured in May of 2025. (Andrew Kuhn/akuhn@mercedsun-star.com) Those in the Central Valley wanting to become ...
Forty-three fire service leaders from across Massachusetts graduated from the 31st class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program.