All too often I hear people ask “Now why did they have to go and cut a hole in the roof.” This is a subject that is often tricky in the fire service and must be completed in a group effort, with communications from the incident command, interior firefighters, and roof operations. So what does ventilation do on the inside of the structure? First of all our main goal in the fire service is life over ... (Full Story & Photos)

When you think about air travel you probably think about TSA security checks, getting boarding passes, checking luggage or maybe just stepping off the plane to warm tropical air, or the smiles from loved ones waiting to pick you up. Something you most likely never give any thought to is, who responds to the airport if there’s an emergency with the plane? Air travel is an extremely safe way to travel ... (Full Story & Photos)

The ISFSI Live Fire Fixed Facility Instructor Credential Program is a unique blend of distance learning and an intense three-day hands-on academy. The course focuses on the responsibilities of instructors charged with important safety duties as live fire instructors. This course is based on the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Trainging. Students will complete an extensive on-line course prior to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from traumatic injuries, so it is important that our school staff have the supplies needed to help our children in the event of an emergency.

You can help by donating a kit ($25, $50, or $100) designed for these emergencies through a Stop the Bleed charity campaign (runs until Thursday, February 14).

For more details and to donate: ... (Full Story & Photos)

The holiday season is a time where fire safety is extremely important. Decorations, extension cords, live trees and garland, candles, strings of lights, and holiday cooking greatly increase the risk for residential fires. The Williston Fire Department has initiated the “Keep The Wreath Green” program to help remind residents to practice fire safety, and to really be mindful of potential fire hazards ... (Full Story)