SUN PRAIRIE, WI – The grand opening ribbon has just been cut on the new Fire Facilities training structure in Bentonville, Ark.. With the largest total square footage of any single training tower ever built by Fire Facilities, Inc., the custom Bentonville structure is 30-feet wide, five stories...
Submitted by Acting Fire Chief Stephen McGean 1. Describe your department; How many members do you have in your department? Do you represent career, volunteer, or a combination of both? Iqaluit Emergency Services, based in the capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, has 20...
The ISFSI/Fire Engineering George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award is presented at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) held in Indianapolis, Indiana. April 24-29, 2023. This award recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fire service training. The winner of...
1. How many members do you have in your department? Do you represent career, volunteer, or a combination of both? The Orange County Fire Rescue Department has 1400 personnel that serve the residents and visitors of Orange County, Florida. 2. How many are assigned to your training division...
I believe it would be safe to say we all want what is best for our family, friends, and colleagues. Recognizing that everyone’s intentions are good and having that insight can help us interpret actions in a much more meaningful way. Finding what is best for everyone is the trick. A best...
Free online training derived from more than a decade of firefighter safety research aims to improve informed decision-making on the fireground (Columbia, Md.) June 29, 2022 – The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)...
In 2012 at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana I got invited to lunch on a Friday by a very good friend of mine. I happily followed thinking I was about to get bought another free lunch by my generous new best friend. The lunch proved to not be free but what I...
Greetings brothers and sisters: Congratulations Joe Nedder Congratulations to Joe Nedder on being chosen to receive the George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. Joe Nedder stood out in an exceptionally strong field of candidates for this year’s award. Joe was nominated by a large...
Holiday greetings my sisters and brothers! I hope this finds you all enjoying a healthy and meaningful holiday season with those closest to you. While the pandemic continues to challenge us both professionally and personally, I suspect that most of you have found the means and the practices...
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The ISFSI Board of Directors is a very hands-on, active group of servant leaders. Those seeking to run should consider their availability and willingness to be active and engaged. This is a time stringent commitment. The International Society of Fire Service Instructors Nominations and...