Developing Tomorrow's Firefighters
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
Fire prevention programs around the world use trained and knowledgeable persons to inspect properties for compliance with local fire codes for the purpose of preventing potential fires. Fire Code Enforcement is a vital element in the success of fire prevention
Two students have been selected as recipients of the Future Firefighters Summer 2017 scholarship season. Founder of Future Firefighters and retired, award-winning firefighter, Roland Dykes, expressed: “On behalf of the Future Firefighters Board of Directors and myself, I wish to
Firefighting is one of the most stressful occupations. Not everyone can easily cope with it. That’s not to say that every day is stressful, or that every call is stress inducing. Obviously, some emergencies are more stressful than others, but
In this two minute video, a High School student asks firefighter, Matt Brock, about activities that youth could be involved with now that would be beneficial to getting hired later by the fire department.
Learn about the education and preparation needed to become a volunteer firefighter. Get a quick view of the requirements, as well as details about training, job duties and certification to see if volunteer firefighting is for you. Despite being volunteers,
What comes to your mind when you see a fire truck on the road with the siren blasting? For me, I see brave men and women on their way to save the day again. But what do you know about
A firefighter is a rescuer thoroughly trained in firefighting. Their primary role is to eliminate fires that endanger property as well as human or even natural populations. They also save people from risky situations, such as collapsed or burning structures
Police and fire fighters have different jobs, but they are both confronting danger as part of a public service to help others. In this 1 minute video, a high school student asks a firefighter if firefighters are superior to police
In this 3 minute video, a high school student asks a firefighter about the most stressful part of being a firefighter. His response includes various stresses about the job of a firefighter as well as its impact on one’s personal