Developing Tomorrow's Firefighters
President of Future Firefighters, Roland Dykes, welcomed New Zealand firefighters Dave Nyman, Daniel and Nigel Capon to Los Angeles. The meeting was held to better foster global community firefighting ties. The firefighters were presented certificates of merit and friendship, while
Five students have been selected as recipients of the Future Firefighters February 2018 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 fire burns due to the presence of three elements. Learn about the “Fire Triangle.” The aim of firefighting is to deprive the fire of at least one of the elements that causes it.
There are three goals to firefighting. Do you know all of them? Do you know their priorities relative to each other?
Retired LA County Fire Captain, Raphael Ortiz, highlights a few expectations for new firefighters in the fire station.
Help us provide more scholarships. Donate to our 2017 fundraising campaign. We are raising money for our 2018 scholarship recipients. Future Firefighters provides scholarships (age 17 and above in any country) in four areas: Fire Academy training Paramedic training Emergency
To stay safe, professional firefighters study and learn about emergency work, its hazards and safety procedures. Regardless, the fire service is a dangerous profession. Every year, an average of 100 firefighters die and another 80,000 are injured. Please answer this
Driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated (DWI), places firefighters at great risk. The following is a primer on the pitfalls of DUI/DWI arrests and related consequences for firefighters. This is based upon California
Future Firefighters Founder, Roland Dykes, speaks about one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an on-duty firefighter at the fire station.
The Fire Explorer Program is designed for young adults between the ages of 15 – 21 who are interested in learning about a career in the fire service. Fire Explorers participate in community service projects, competitions, fundraisers, and other activities