Virtual reality (VR) has arrived in the fire service as a transformative tool for enhancing training effectiveness and realism. Immersing students in a virtual environment that’s a familiar setting, ...

If fire department leaders define why work matters and how hands-on skills save lives, they can inspire Millennial and Gen Z firefighters to push themselves beyond their comfort zone of on-screen ...

Firefighter Lanie Osborne made the commute from Grand Junction to Boulder County to spend Saturday honing skills and creating connections with other women in the industry. Despite the four-hour trip – ...

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 ...

The fire service is an inherently challenging and dangerous profession that demands an elevated level of skill, knowledge, and teamwork. In this environment, coaching and mentoring play crucial roles ...

To further expand the scope of firefighter knowledge for local youth looking to pursue a career in the fire service, the Fairfield Fire Department hosted day one of the first-ever Joint Fire Explorer ...

Charlotte firefighters trained in high-angle rescues at the Panthers' stadium, enhancing life-saving skills in urban environments.

To attract more women into the fire service, the city of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s fourth annual Women’s Fire Prep Academy is in full swing. Twelve women and 12 men are learning a variety of ...

Two dozen high school students worked alongside Hartford's firefighters Wednesday, learning critical jobs skills and earning a paycheck while doing it. "It shows me - this is what firefighters do," ...

SMOKING MATERIALS. WELL AREA FIREFIGHTERS TOOK THEIR LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH REAL LIFE SCENARIOS. IT’S THROUGH A TWO DAY EVENT PUT ON BY MCC’S FIRE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. THE 2024 FIRE ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County is launching a Fire Service Academy Pilot Program. Officials said trainees will learn the basics of firefighting, gain valuable emergency readiness skills, ...