Developing Tomorrow's Firefighters
Threats to fire safety are commonly referred to as fire hazards. A fire hazard may include any environment, circumstance, item or obstacle that: Increases the likelihood of a fire May impede escape in the event of a fire Fire safety
Want to be hired as a professional firefighter? Yes, it’s competitive. Yes, there are many applicants for each available job. Yes, you must meet high standards. But new firefighters, like those in many job categories, do get hired all over
Roland Dykes highlights the importance of physical fitness for your own safety as well as for your fellow firefighters. Future Firefighters is a volunteer service organization that provides opportunities for the development of potential firefighters, including scholarships. Future Firefighters is
Firefighting is a life-threatening job and it’s not for everyone. Firefighters may be called to many different settings or environments. It’s impossible to predict all of the possible hazards a firefighter may encounter. Firefighters deal with more hazards than the
Due to the mass casualty potential of an aviation emergency, the response time for equipment and personnel is vital. Their arrival and initial mission to secure the aircraft against all hazards, particularly fire, increases the survivability of the passengers and
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 69 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. That’s a solid majority. Volunteer firefighters contrast with career firefighters, who work full-time and receive a full salary. But make no mistake about
A firestorm is a fire of such great intensity that it creates and sustains its own wind system. A wildfire – or multiple wildfires in the same area – can cause a firestorm. Firestorms occur in nature and have occurred
March 24, 2019 – Los Angeles: Today about 50 volunteers with Future Firefighters (along with thousands of other volunteers) started their day early to arrive at Dodger’s Stadium by 3:00 am, which was their staging area prior to distributing themselves
Seven students have been selected as recipients of the Future Firefighters February 2019 scholarships. Award-winning retired firefighter and Founder of Future Firefighters, Roland Dykes said: “The Future Firefighters Board of Directors and myself thank all those who submitted scholarship applications.
A structure fire includes the partial or complete burning of any type of residential, commercial or industrial building. We’re talking about homes, offices, stores, warehouses, factories or any type of building or their frameworks. Structural fires are categorized differently than