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Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
The Ohio training chief speaks to the massive logistical challenge of natural disaster response, plus seeing the very best of humanity
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
The South Metro Public Safety Training Facility in Braemar Park is adding flashover burners to its seven-story tower where firefighters train
The influx of hybrid electric vehicles and the recent nationwide release of two electric vehicles came under the spotlight during a session at Fire-Rescue Med
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Lt. Mark Gale said such drills are important because it allows them to practice with other agencies
New Haven Regional Fire Training Academy recently received a $4.5 million overhaul through a grant from the state
The drill will put into motion the airport’s disaster plan, which draws on area firefighters, ambulance crews, police and other law enforcement, as well as military personnel
The collaboration with Chevrolet and OnStar stems from NFPA’s electric vehicle safety training initiative, a result of a $4.4 million grant
9 school children were the winners of the annual elementary school fire prevention poster contest
Course was presented by the Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for managing millions of acres of public
Obstacles were set up outside the school and in the darkened gym
There is a great deal we can learn from just paying attention, as the following photos prove
When we view clips online, we need to remember we do not have the entire story but they can offer great lessons to learn
The experience itself of a training drill is not where the learning occurs, but is the start of the cycle
FEMA’s grant program is intended to help first responders pay for new equipment, safety gear, emergency vehicles and training
The test includes 30 questions from a study guide published by the International Fire Service Training Association
Several Brunswick County fire departments have been hit hard by low volunteer rates