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 ...

Peter Matthews talks with Jeremy Blair and Courtney Hull about a unique program that prepares high school seniors to become firefighters through Waukesha County Technical College in Wisconsin. Jeremy ...

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 ...

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2026 Equipment Grant and Training Reimbursement Grant.

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 ...

Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind a legacy that keeps growing. This week’s Not Your Average Neighbor, honors a longtime firefighter and educator whose influence is still shaping ...

The Lamar County Fire Service hosted a firefighter field day on March 21 for Pine Belt firefighters to improve skills needed ...

The group Training to Perform Under Pressure helped firefighters practice for real-life situations for free in Kalamazoo.

The Marion Public Safety Training Center is nearly complete - and firefighter training is already underway at the facility.