When members don’t practice forcible entry, they easily can lose a step. Further, the fireground isn’t a place to relearn skills; it’s where members should implement previously covered skills and only ...

Justin Bailey explains ways that volunteer fire departments can make sure that future officers don't feel as though they weren't prepared to take on their new responsibilities. One thing that’s ...

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 ...

The Cape Coral Fire Department opened the Engineer Michael Camelo Jr. Training Center on May 27. The center, located on 6.29 acres, features a five-story training tower, live-fire props, and ...

Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department's training center, established in 2003, needs upgrades. The current burn building requires a new certification and gas lines ...