There’s a greater-than-ever demand for wildland firefighters; here’s how to get started Every year in the United States, wildland firefighters protect our forests, communities and natural resources. These highly skilled individuals are committed to wildfire suppression, management and control. It is inherently dangerous work that requires targeted knowledge, skills and abilities, plus extensive training and […]
Massachusetts Public Education Conference on Fire and Life Safety
DFS presents an annual conference that brings fire and life safety educators together. The conference focuses on the best ways to educate the public about fire and life safety. Join us at the annual Pub Ed conference! Join us for the 26th Public Fire and Life Safety Education Conference: Taking a Mulligan – Getting Back […]
40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. In-Person 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend – October 2-3, 2021 Last week, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation announced the […]
6 Things to know about 9/11 Stair Climb Events
Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories Every year, thousands of first responders around the country participate in 9/11 Stair Climbs, climbing or walking the equivalent of 110 stories, or 2,200 steps, often in full firefighting gear. It is not […]
9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs Retrace Heroic Steps
As Americans reflect on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this year, nearly 50 cities across the U.S. will pay tribute to the New York Firefighters killed at the World Trade Center. They will do so by symbolically retracing their heroic steps in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs. Read More… […]
How to build a Fire Family to foster VFD Recruitment and Retention
For generations, the local fire department was the cornerstone of our communities and provided a way for citizens to give back and help their fellow community members. But the modern volunteer fire service is facing declining volunteer interest and challenges in retaining members. In our region, many rural fire departments are seeing an aging volunteer […]
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