Drill night. It’s one of the best and most common ways to practice and learn skills as a team. Not only do we knock off the rust for competencies that we might not have used in some time, but we also ...

Jason Moore explains how various technology platforms, from virtual- or augmented-reality, AI or digital twins, can enhance firefighter training.

The Monroe Fire Department uses warm weather to practice firefighting drills, emphasizing the importance of readiness.

Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

LOMPOC, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is holding a series of live fire drills this week during the final few days of a training program for a group of firefighter recruits. On ...

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 ...

Fire drills aren’t just for school students. For the men and women who fight fires on a regular basis, a drill is a chance to test out the logistics of their department’s response, to see what does ...

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — The Danville Fire Department will hold several training sessions in mid-December. The public will be ...

STOW — A group of senior HVAC and Property Maintenance students from Monty Tech had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on, immersive experience at the Massachusetts Fire Academy in April. This ...

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 ...

You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the ...

U.S. combined exercises, we were also able to successfully conclude the fire suppression operation.” Jason S. Raub, 50 years old, commander of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, U ...