DUBLIN, Calif. — More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces ...

Nearly 90 firefighters from a dozen departments in Colorado converged on the Sterling Fire Department Training Center Saturday for the annual Fire on the Plains training session. A Wages firefighter ...

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...

Before you fall off of your chair, let me explain the “forget safety” element of the title of this column. A dictionary definition of safety is “The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Fire Rescue’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Division will conduct a live fire training exercise on Tuesday. The exercise will begin at 5 p.m. and its purpose is for ...

Despite having 11 fire departments in its area, Cass County does not have a live fire training facility. That is about to ...

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Billy Goldfeder provides the findings of an investigation into burn injuries that were sustained by a firefighter during live ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will welcome 40 students Monday to its brand new firefighter training facility in Merced County as part of a multiyear push to bolster its ...

When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not ...