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 ...

Sublette Assistant Chief Nick Dinges said 16 teens completed the program that builds interest in joining the fire department.

A $517,000 federal grant equips the Connecticut Fire Academy with cutting-edge safety gear, replacing outdated equipment and ...

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 ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local firefighters walked straight into the flames Friday— not for an emergency, but for a 40-hour intensive training course. The Panama City Beach Fire Department ...

The Greensboro Fire Department is holding a live fire training on Stewart Street today to enhance firefighter skills, so ...

Anyone who has spent any amount of time around the fire service or public safety has heard the terms “recruitment and retention.” These topics are so crucial to building a successful fire service that ...

Des Moines metro fire departments are facing a shrinking pool of applicants, leading to new recruitment strategies. In-house fire academies and internship programs aim to widen the candidate pool by ...