Roland Dykes advises Future Firefighters about the realities of meal preparation at the fire station.
About Fire Station Meal Preparation (74sec)
Scholarship Applications Due
You’ve only got a few weeks left to submit your application for the next scholarship and financial aid offering. Future Firefighters provides scholarships (age 17 and above) to individuals around the world to help them become Emergency Medical Technicians and
Tactical Ventilation of Fires
Which is Worse: Fire or Smoke? Contrary to what may be most commonly understood by non-firefighting professionals, one of the main risks of a fire is the smoke. This is because smoke carries heat and poisonous gases and makes is
What is the NFPA 704 Fire Diamond? (92sec)
The “Fire Diamond” or “NFPA 704” refers to signs posted at locations that contain hazardous materials. The purpose of the signs are to alert emergency personnel to the risks posed by the materials.
Notes on Firefighter Retirement
We don’t usually start thinking about retirement until it is 5 to 6 years away. Throughout our career we concern ourselves with financial planning both for the time we are working and for the years after retirement. We plan for
What is the EMS Star of Life?
What Does the Star of Life Mean? The Star of Life is a blue, six-pointed star, internationally known as a symbol that represents Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The six branches of the star are symbols of the six main tasks
Future Firefighters Fostering International Firefighter Relations
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
Future Firefighters Scholarship Awards – February 2018
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.
What 3 Elements Cause Fire to Ignite? (21sec)
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.
What Are The Goals Of Firefighting? (24sec)
There are three goals to firefighting. Do you know all of them? Do you know their priorities relative to each other?