Cadet Academy program offers firefighting training to youth

The next generation of firefighters is getting a hands-on look at what it takes to serve their communities. This week, the ...
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Training: Pathway to Excellence For Small Fire Departments

A small fire department with a good reputation for professionalism at incidents is sure to have a strong training program as one of its attributes. Training as a means to proficiency sounds easy. Sit ...
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Four Uses of AI to Improve Fire Service Training Programs

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has come to the forefront of many discussions that are related to making life easier. It’s expected to influence, if not revolutionize, certain aspects of our life as ...
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Probationary Firefighter Training Programs: Building Your Playbook

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 ...
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Fire Up Your Future: High School Firefighter Training and Recruitment

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...