COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across the state to better train and equip first responders and ...

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 ...

Stephen Malley provides numerous details about how he was afforded significant time savings by utilizing a collaborative AI platform to develop cadet tests and training curriculum and schedules. I ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Ridgeland Fire Department is creating a new apprenticeship program for military veterans.With the support of the Board of Aldermen and in partnership with the School of EMS and COMPASS, the city ...

During the ceremony, recruits received their badges and took their oath of office. In a traditional “Pinning of the Badge,” ...