Firefighter drills on the apparatus floor helps members, but real learning only takes place during hands-on evolutions. When firefighters are schooled on the technical details of a tool or piece of ...

Firefighters can’t be selective in regard to their pursuit of proficiency in eight main skills based on whether they are assigned to a pumper, a ladder or another type of apparatus. Firefighters must ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...