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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 ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Sioux City Fire Rescue had some of their rookies training to drive the big rigs. Three of their newer probationary firefighters were behind the wheel for training. They get to ...

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 ...

An expanding fire academy in New Hampshire will give more recruits the certifications they need. Commercial vehicle drivers will also benefit.

The Illinois Department of Labor’s IL OSHA and the Illinois Fire Service Institute are expanding their partnership to provide on-demand, experience-based firefighter safety training, using real-world ...