Any parent can tell you that to get children to eat undesired yet needed and healthful food, such as vegetables, you must be creative. Sometimes, you must sneak those vegetables in for the children’s ...

A small fire department with a good reputation for professionalism at incidents is sure to have a strong training program as one of its attributes. Training as a means to proficiency sounds easy. Sit ...

Mackenzie Rider-Work of the Medina Fire Department was among 25 graduates of the state’s Recruit Firefighter Training program at the Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s Academy of Fire Science in ...

Firefighting is a fast-paced job — one that demands constant adaptability, quick decision-making and teamwork to succeed. Staying ready for a range of diverse challenges, from leading rescue ...

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 ...

The transition from firefighter to fire officer is both an honor and a trial by fire. One day, you’re riding backwards with your crew, and the next, you’re the one making decisions that can affect ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — New York State is expanding its volunteer firefighter training stipend program, amid a 40-year low in volunteering for the state’s fire departments. How does the program aim to ...

Macomb Township firefighters are now equipped with new tools for protecting and preserving their mental health, thanks to a program developed by Fire Sgt. James Peterson. Peterson is the first person ...

Spokane Valley Fire said 2025 was its busiest year on record as call volume climbed with growth in the Inland Northwest.