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 ...

Programs for funding firefighters at the federal level are also on the upswing, as many cities around the country are securing substantial funds under the SAFER program to address staffing challenges.

Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. How to Embrace Fire Service Culture Anchored in Tradition and Training. Eric Jones highlights early in his career how critical it is to respect the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lockport firefighter Samuel Mozzillo was among 25 graduates of the state’s Recruit Firefighter Training program at the Office of ...