Virtual reality (VR) has arrived in the fire service as a transformative tool for enhancing training effectiveness and realism. Immersing students in a virtual environment that’s a familiar setting, ...

La Vergne Fire Rescue hones skills with "can training" at their new training center, enhancing emergency response and safety.

Peter Matthews' reflection on FireFusion conference sessions, discussions, and products hammer home the fact that technology ...

JAMES CITY COUNTY — For six weeks, James City County residents got a firsthand look at what it takes to be a firefighter ...

The fire service is an inherently challenging and dangerous profession that demands an elevated level of skill, knowledge, and teamwork. In this environment, coaching and mentoring play crucial roles ...

Mentorship has always been a cornerstone of professional development in many fields, but in the fire service, it takes on an even more vital role. The fire service operates in high-stakes environments ...

Firefighter Lanie Osborne made the commute from Grand Junction to Boulder County to spend Saturday honing skills and creating connections with other women in the industry. Despite the four-hour trip – ...

To further expand the scope of firefighter knowledge for local youth looking to pursue a career in the fire service, the Fairfield Fire Department hosted day one of the first-ever Joint Fire Explorer ...

The CR Fire Academy provides immersive, hands-on training in structural and wildland firefighting, rescue operations, fire ...

To attract more women into the fire service, the city of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s fourth annual Women’s Fire Prep Academy is in full swing. Twelve women and 12 men are learning a variety of ...

BEFORE THEY HEAD OUT TO FIGHT FIRES. ROLLING UP WITH LIGHTS AND SIRENS. A SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE ENGINE APPROACHES A BUILDING IN FLAMES. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, RIGHT UP THERE IN THAT WINDOW. THE SKILLS ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County is launching a Fire Service Academy Pilot Program. Officials said trainees will learn the basics of firefighting, gain valuable emergency readiness skills, ...