Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that new funds will be made available to provide stipends to volunteer firefighters in the state ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

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 ...

One job of the reptilian part of the human brain pertains to survival instincts. Facets of firefighter training under physical and mental stress are stored there for use in conjunction with fight or ...