I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday afternoon to reform California's inmate firefighter program. "Inmates who have stood on the frontlines battling historic fires should ...

UTAH - High school students in Utah are getting a unique opportunity to train as future firefighters through a new program aimed at improving firefighter recruitment. This initiative allows students ...

CADILLAC — The Young Professionals program is celebrating a landmark summer of achievement with its 2025 Welding and Firefighting cohorts, offering local youth job skills and career pathways in ...

The firehouse smelled of engine oil and bleach. Boots lined the bay, hoses curled neatly on racks, and morning sunlight ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merced College is pictured in May of 2025. (Andrew Kuhn/[email protected]) Those in the Central Valley wanting to become ...

Black Hills Energy is once again offering grants to volunteer fire departments.