Already faced with a dwindling federal workforce, California is preparing to shut down one of its main training facilities for inmate firefighters as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reduce the ...

A new funding effort is underway to train hundreds or formerly incarcerated men and women to become firefighters. The programs come as the state continues to experience a firefighter shortage, nearly ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

Firefighters can benefit from various training technology platforms that allow them to take part in repeated scenarios that improve training, safety and increase knowledge retention. Digital twins of ...

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A new firefighter training program focused on equity is already expanding. The Marin County Fire Department is partnering with the College of Marin to create housing and ...

In June, the state of Washington effectuated a new workers' compensation law giving its fire and rescue departments funding to participate in safety culture assessment and training. This bill amends ...

The Firefighter Air Coalition has lined-up a dynamic panel of instructors to bring this 3-day intensive training program to Grand Prairie, TX June 23-25 It's hard to find a line-up equivalent to the ...

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Local fire departments and state safety officials announced Friday a new grant initiative that will help fund youth firefighter training programs. The program will provide fire ...

Whether you’re in a volunteer or career department, whether you’re a chief or a company officer and whether you have a training budget, I want you to ask yourself this question: Are you really ...

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