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Wausau Fire Department pioneers apprenticeship program for firefighters and paramedics

The Municipal Posted on April 10, 2025 by Danielle LundApril 10, 2025
Apprentices gain not only hands-on experience but community. Apprentices work closely with experienced firefighters and paramedics and receive invaluable mentorship from them. (Photo provided by Wausau Fire Department)

Entering the firefighting and paramedic field can be challenging due to the extensive time, training and costs involved. These barriers often deter people from pursuing this career path, leaving communities with a shortage of these crucial individuals. To address their … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Fort Walton Beach elected officials become firefighters for a day

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2022 by Michelle BlountAugust 2, 2023
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The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department invited the city’s elected officials and the media to be “firefighters for a day.” Every two to four years, the department will host this type of event, with the first having been held in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2022, firefighters, public safety, The Municipal

Crestwood Fire Department uses technology to protect firefighters, citizens

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
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Despite a smaller population of around 11,000 residents, Crestwood, Mo., is taking great strides to make sure the local fire department stays up to date with the latest technology. Crestwood Fire Chief Lou Hecht has brought on two new technologically … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged october 2020, public safety, The Municipal

Orrville firefighters go above and beyond providing event for their community

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Community events require intensive labor to be a success. Reaching the 10-year marker, especially when working solely with volunteers, is an impressive feat for any event. In Orrville, Ohio, a city of more than 8,000, an annual weeklong Fourth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged firefighters, october 2019, ohio, orrville, parks & environmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Virtual reality becomes more of a reality for firefighters

The Municipal Posted on April 7, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Affordable head-mounted devices are opening up new high-tech training methods through virtual reality for those in the fire service. (Shutterstock.com)

Wearing head-mounted displays like those seen in virtual reality video games, today’s firefighters are not playing; they’re training. Virtual reality 3-D simulators, augmented reality simulators and other digitally enhanced training tools are being developed, and new technology is making these … Continue reading →

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Southeast Apparatus Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters

The Municipal Posted on April 14, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Built on a Chevrolet chassis, this Southeast Apparatus custom brush rig features a 12,000-pound winch, mid-mounted work stations, a Hale pump and a 200-gallon polypropylene water tank. (Photo by Angela Moore)

By ANGELA MOORE and JONATHAN WISE | Southeast Apparatus Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. All of the employees … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters | Tagged apparatus, custom, firefighters, southeast

Teenage firefighters: Training for real-life emergencies at firefighter high

The Municipal Posted on February 7, 2013 by Carrie SchmittAugust 2, 2023
From left, Mitch Latta and Donivon Brummett exit a trailer at FDIC after retrieving their Smartdummy Rescue Manikin from a heavy smoke environment. The high school students attended the 2012 conference in Indianapolis as part of their Firefighting 1 and 2 studies. (Photo by Jodi Magallanes)

In addition to math, English and social studies, some high school students are adding firefighting to their course lists. At Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Ind., students come together from seven different schools to enroll in a two-year program … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters | Tagged braaksma, Equipment, firefighters, firefighting, high, program, school, students

Live-in volunteers help Berkeley Hills Fire Department improve response times

The Municipal Posted on May 12, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No3: Berkeley Hills Fire Company congratulated live-in firefighter/EMT Ronald Hampton, center, on the completion of his probationary period in December 2024. (Photo provided by Berkeley Hills Fire Company)

Strolling by any firehouse on an average weekday, firefighters working on vehicles, conducting routine maintenance on equipment and preparing for the next call can be seen. Firefighters, by necessity, occupy the time between calls of service with routine chores, planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel: Teaching fire safety through weekly walkabouts

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The city of Lynchburg, Va., previously had a program called After the Fire, which entailed walking the neighborfood after a fire occurred, talking with residents about the importance of fire safety and installing free fire alarms where needed. With the help of an intern, Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel and the department came up with a new program called Weekly Walkabout, walking a neighborhood and talking with residents before a fire occurs. (Photo provided by the city of Lynchburg, Va.)

Years ago, the city of Lynchburg, Va., started a program called “After the Fire.” If there was a fire in a neighborhood, particularly if someone was injured or killed, the fire department would canvas the neighborhood, speak to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged April 2025, personality profile, public safety, The Municipal

Best practices for hydrant maintenance

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 27, 2025

With any waterworks device that will be buried in the ground for long periods, regularly exceeding 50-plus years, proper maintenance is essential to ensure they perform as needed and fulfill their expected life. But unlike many of these devices, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged April 2025, features, on the cover, public safety, The Municipal

Mental health initiative gains ground in fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 25, 2025
Image of tired fireman sitting on floor near fire truck (shutterstock)

First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public safety, The Municipal

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