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 ...

Curt Isakson reminds that fires at commercial buildings are bigger, hotter, faster and more complex than fires at residences and that fireground commanders must plan for fire flow, staff rotation, RIT ...

Everyone in the fire service knows a “good dude.” At first glance, that might sound like a compliment, but it’s not. A “good dude” isn’t defined by competence, reliability, or professionalism. It is a ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Fire Department’s Cadet Program has been providing firefighter training to high school students for a couple of years. Each year, around 10 high school ...

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) — The Moultrie Fire Department is using a new burn building to help firefighters train with simulated real-life fires and improve their emergency response skills. The fire ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Local firefighters are taking their life-saving skills to the next level this week with a special training session in Bossier City. The Bossier City Fire Department organized a ...