MUSCATINE, Iowa — As fire departments across the country struggle with declining recruitment, the Muscatine Fire Department is investing in the next generation through its Fire and EMS Explorers ...

The NVFC's 2026 Fire Service Achievement Awards honor exceptional volunteers and professionals, including lifetime service, health leadership and youth programs.

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine firefighters are trading emergency calls for lesson plans as they train local high school students through the department’s Fire Explorers program, giving teens hands-on ...

OUTCOMES OF ANTI-SEMITIC ACTIONS. FIREFIGHTERS ARE SUITING UP, BUT THIS TIME THEY’RE ALSO STEPPING INTO THE ROLE OF TEACHERS. THE MUSCATINE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRE EXPLORERS PROGRAM IS GIVING LOCAL ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — For some, becoming a first responder in Central Illinois starts earlier than you might think. Take for instance the Fire Explorers: the next generation of firefighters. They ...

Bud Burton is one of the original advisors and he said, “It’s like in evolution. Every so often something big happens and I can’t wait to see what’s next.” Burton was there decades ago when the Fire ...

Local fire departments are mourning the death last week of a former fighter who served with multiple agencies. Chris Kiestler expressed interest in firefighting from a young age and joined the ...

KINGSPORT— The Kingsport Fire Department is launching a new program aimed at giving local teens a closer look into the fire service and emergency response. The Kingsport Fire Explorer Program will ...

Chris Kiestler rose to the rank of captain with the Winston-Salem Fire Department before serving with Kernersville Fire from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — For some, becoming a first responder in Central Illinois starts earlier than you might think. Take for ...