Monroe County (NY) Fire Departments Create Training Academy, Replaces Academy Closed by COVID

After the State Fire Academy closed due to COVID-19, Monroe County fire districts created their own training academy to prepare new firefighters for the job, WROC reports.

The Monroe County Recruit Training Program graduated its fourth class this week.

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CA Firefighters Struggle for Access to Smoke Detox Treatment

After battling toxic wildfire smoke in Los Angeles, firefighters receive glutathione treatments from nonprofits to help repair cell damage.

Plano (TX) Firefighters Push City to Pilot Test 48/96 Shift

The Plano Firefighters Association is pushing for a test of a 48/96 schedule, where firefighters would work two consecutive 24-hour shifts before having four days…