The Columbia Fire Department held a paramedic and EMT training as part of its new pilot program in effect March 1.

Justin Bailey explains ways that volunteer fire departments can make sure that future officers don't feel as though they weren't prepared to take on their new responsibilities. One thing that’s ...

Six Smith County volunteer fire departments recently received a total of $170,000 in grant money from the Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program ...

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 ...

A good starting point for fire departments that want to create an ice rescue program or formalize an existing one is NFPA 2500: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue ...

A special program that helps individuals aged 14 to 18 thrive and explore their passions not only in community service, but also in leadership. There’s been an enormous increase in interest in the ...