Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by ...

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 ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced College is helping to fill the need for firefighters across the country. Three dozen students started the Spring semester on the path to their new careers. "We have a ...

HERE IN PARKING LOT A OF THE AMERICAN ROYAL KCFD PUMPER AND FIREFIGHTERS BACK HERE WORKING ON THEIR TRAINING. KCFD CALLS IT A MORE RIGOROUS AND CENTRALIZED TRAINING INSTEAD OF ON THE JOB TRAINING BY ...

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 ...