Preparing new recruits for their role in a volunteer fire or EMS department can be time-intensive and challenging. Incorporate the NVFC’s New Recruit Track into your mandatory onboarding process to […]
Massachusetts EMTs, Firefighters get K9 Lifesaving training under Nero’s Law
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —EMTs and firefighters are used to receiving the latest training when it comes to lifesaving care. But on Tuesday, they encountered a different kind of training and patients: […]
Room to Breathe: Westhampton Fire, Police settling into New Digs
WESTHAMPTON — After nearly two years of training anywhere they could find space, Westhampton firefighters were finally able to hold a session for CPR in a space of their own […]
How will the upcoming NFPA changes affect Firefighters’ Gear?
The fire service is constantly changing, introducing new tools, PPE, tactics, and more to continuously ensure firefighter safety and efficiency. Some of these changes occur quickly, while others take time […]
MA FD gets Tool to immobilize Electric Vehicles after Crash
NEWTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts fire department is one of the first in the U.S. to have a device that can immobilize an electric vehicle after a crash. The emergency-plug […]
Using Kerosene Heaters indoors in Massachusetts is Illegal
(WWLP) – A local fire department is warning residents not to use kerosene heaters in homes this winter. The State’s Fire Marshal’s Office states that due to the increased risk […]
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