John J. Salka Jr. stresses the importance of firefighter training and verifying equipment functionality from the standpoint of good fortune on the emergency scene. It’s funny how many times we hear ...

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 ...

Firefighters can’t be selective in regard to their pursuit of proficiency in eight main skills based on whether they are assigned to a pumper, a ladder or another type of apparatus. Firefighters must ...

As an instructor and leader, the fire officer plays a critical role in shaping the skills, confidence, and synergy of your crew. Training isn’t just about achieving compliance with departmental ...

As these vehicles evolve so does our tools and not only the tools but the techniques that our firefighters have to perform.

The Cripple Creek Firefighter Foundation will host “The Spark”, a kickoff event and Fire Department Awards Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Cripple Creek Elks Lodge #316 located ...

GLENVILLE — A training facility for local firefighters took a major step forward this past week after lingering for years. Glenville lawmakers last week approved a $96,827 contract with Lion First ...

MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AND CAL WATER ARE SHOWING OFF A NEW TOOL THAT ALLOWS FIREFIGHTERS TO TRAIN AND TEST EQUIPMENT WITHOUT USING A TON OF WATER. IT'S CALLED A PUMP POD "DRAFTS" UNIT. "DRAFTS" ...

Monterey County firefighters are using new equipment to train and test, saving over 7.4 million gallons of water annually.