"A college degree does not put out a fire." "He has a lot of book knowledge, but no common sense." These are some of the refrains heard in fire houses nationwide when college degrees or college credit ...

For far too many people in the fire service, the educational process stops when they complete Firefighter I training. In many instances, they move into fire stations in their communities and begin ...

Fire safety education in schools, communities, and workplaces is crucial as it raises people’s consciousness, helps them be ready for emergencies, and ultimately helps prevent fires from happening.

Dr. Carter started riding an ambulance as a junior in high school in 1964. In 1966, during the Vietnam war, he enlisted into the Air Force as an Air Force Fire Protection Specialist. He served in ...

When Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson was a rookie firefighter 30 years ago he was put in charge of teaching the Auburn fire safety education programs; his role has changed over the years — now he ...

HOLLISTON — Throughout his career, Holliston Fire Chief Michael Cassidy has said that one of his major goals is to educate people about fire safety. Last week, Cassidy was honored for his dedication ...