STILLWATER, OK, [Nov. 1, 2025] – The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), the worldwide leader of fire service training materials since 1934, released their 7th edition of Fire and ...

Becoming a chief officer in the fire service isn’t just about climbing the ranks or earning certifications. It’s about leading with integrity and gaining the trust of those who stand beside you. As ...

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 ...

As our training academy finished its seventh recruit class in six years, I stood on the stage watching 36 successful fire recruits come up to have their cap presented by our chief, to formally and ...