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Honolulu first responders participate in mass casualty incident training program
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (182+ words) Home " Fire News " Hawaii Fire News " Honolulu first responders participate in mass casualty incident training program VIDEO: Honolulu's first responders are training for the kinds of emergencies no one wants to imagine. For the third year, Honolulu EMS is participating…...
Tuscaloosa firefighters rappel down bridge as part of training exercise
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (166+ words) Home " Fire News " Alabama Fire News " Tuscaloosa firefighters rappel down bridge as part of training exercise VIDEO: Tuscaloosa firefighters rappelled off a bridge during their latest training exercise. Training on Mondays is mandatory for several specialized units within Tuscaloosa Fire…...
Sacramento Metro Fire unveils new first responder training academy in Rancho Cordova
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (161+ words) Home " Fire News " California Fire News " Sacramento Metro Fire unveils new first responder training academy in Rancho Cordova The Zinfandel First Responder Training Facility, at 3801 Zinfandel Drive, will serve as the district's permanent training academy, preparing recruits and other first…...
California fire district unveils new first responder training academy, two decades in the making
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (163+ words) Home " Fire News " National Fire News " California fire district unveils new first responder training academy, two decades in the making The Zinfandel First Responder Training Facility, at 3801 Zinfandel Drive, will serve as the district's permanent training academy, preparing recruits and…...
Make sure we're prepared': First responders simulate terrorist attack in Uptown Charlotte - Daily Dispatch
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (196+ words) Home " Fire News " North Carolina Fire News " "Make sure we're prepared': First responders simulate terrorist attack in Uptown Charlotte VIDEO: If you heard a lot of shouting, police activity, and loud booms in Uptown Charlotte Sunday morning, don't be alarmed....
Nearly 500 firefighters gain hands-on experience at wildfire academy
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) Home " Fire News " Minnesota Fire News " Nearly 500 firefighters gain hands-on experience at wildfire academy VIDEO: The Minnesota Wildfire Academy hosted by MNICS in Grand Rapids is providing new and experienced firefighters with hands-on experience to battle wildfires. Nearly 500 students from…...
Local firefighters train on CO2 pipeline emergency response
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Home " Fire News " Mississippi Fire News " Local firefighters train on CO2 pipeline emergency response Firefighters from Forrest, Jones, and Covington counties came together for a pipeline and carbon dioxide emergency response training class provided by Exxon Mobil, aimed at strengthening preparedness…...
Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (160+ words) Home " Fire News " Florida Fire News " Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a…...
How Fire Departments are Improving Firefighter Retention
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (712+ words) Home " Fire Career Resources " Recruitment " How Fire Departments are Improving Firefighter Retention There is a known, years-long decline in the number of firefighters in the United States. This decline appears across career and volunteer fire departments, with a greater drop…...
Greenville Fire/Rescue leaders advocate for fire service issues at NC Legislative Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) Home " Fire News " North Carolina Fire News " Greenville Fire/Rescue leaders advocate for fire service issues at NC Legislative Day The event, sponsored by the North Carolina State Firefighters" Association, focused on issues affecting the future of the fire service…...