The classroom portions of the two basic fire training courses needed for qualification as a wildland firefighter can now be taken online. Each course is broken into short, 1 to 3 hour modules enabling ...

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) recently announced the availability of wildland fire skills Gap courses for structural firefighters. USFA's National Preparedness Network (PREPnet) has ...

March 29, 2021 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched free NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting online training for firefighters to learn safer and more effective ways ...

Beyond traditional helmets and smooth-bore nozzles, the most controversial subject in the firehouse is live-fire training. This issue polarizes training officers and departments, and for good reason.