The roof rope is more than just a rope for a riding position on an apparatus. For decades, it’s been known as one of the highest risk and lowest frequency operations for firefighters in the Northeast.

Before you fall off of your chair, let me explain the “forget safety” element of the title of this column. A dictionary definition of safety is “The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or ...

Massachusetts officials celebrated the opening of a new live-fire training building at the Department of Fire Services’ Bridgewater campus. The 5,400-square-foot facility features 11 interior burn ...

HERE IN PARKING LOT A OF THE AMERICAN ROYAL KCFD PUMPER AND FIREFIGHTERS BACK HERE WORKING ON THEIR TRAINING. KCFD CALLS IT A MORE RIGOROUS AND CENTRALIZED TRAINING INSTEAD OF ON THE JOB TRAINING BY ...

FAC supports firefighters' demand for new air management technology and training to effectively protect citizens in today's high-rise and big box infernos. This year’s action-packed schedule furthers ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County Fire Rescue is braving the heat this week. They're taking part in a 40-hour training course to better prepare themselves for high-rise rescues. ECFR is ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Fire Department is ready to break ground on its new $46 million training center on Thursday—the city's first dedicated training center for firefighters. The ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids is getting its first dedicated firefighter training facility that officials say will provide realistic, hands-on training to ensure firefighters in the region are ...