Probationary firefighters for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) graduate in Queens. Photo: FDNY PIO At the core of any probationary firefighter training program are the Xs and Os: the technical ...

Across the nation, fire departments are facing a growing challenge: finding and preparing for the next generation of firefighters. With seasoned professionals retiring and fewer young people ...

There is a nationwide firefighter shortage, and Central Florida is no exception. Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear. It’s called the Bear ...