Santa Monica, CA – Current training programs may not prepare firefighters for the full range of scenarios and related stress they are likely to face on the job, indicates research (.pdf file) from the ...

Youth from OYA’s Camp Riverbend joined professional crews to fight wildfires and pay restitution, forging a path toward redemption.

Departments build training programs, set standards and decide what opportunities they can support. But firefighters also make their own decisions about where and how they develop. They seek out ...

Michael Daley joins Peter Matthews to discuss firefighter training today with a look at training challenges expected over the next five years, including new responses such as electric vehicles, and ...

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 ...