Hundreds of firefighting leaders and experts from across the nation gathered at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg on Tuesday for the second annual U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. Thousands more tuned in virtually to discuss and listen to important topics in their field.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Frederick News-Post - Metered Site

VIDEO: Sacramento Metro Fire wrapped a fire engine in pink and blue as part of a cancer awareness effort. According to the fire department, the firetruck debuted on October 1 and will stay wrapped through November. The fire department said the truck would still be used in service calls across the department’s five battalions.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTXL-TV FOX 40 Sacramento

VIDEO: According to the U.S. Fire Administration in the volunteer fire service industry, only 11% of the people are women, but in Bono, they are changing that number. The Bono Volunteer Fire Department has six female members of the 27 total making them just less than 25%. For Tracey Snell, it was not something she really thought about.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KAIT-TV ABC/NBC/CW+ 8 Jonesboro

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire recently honored 14 firefighters who retired during the first half of this year with a dinner and presentation. The firefighters worked in the department anywhere from 23 years to 43 years. Fire Chief Brian Carson presented the retiring firefighters with their shadow box, a small display case that includes badges and other items.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 7:15:00 PM - SOURCE: Kent Reporter

National organizations representing America’s fire and emergency services are calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized before they face a permanent sunset. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs are the primary mechanism for the federal government to support local fire departments.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: IAFC.org