Yavapai College's Fire Science program leads the industry in higher education for fire service professional development. Our program centers upon the overall development of the student including best practices in understanding fire behavior, firefighting, rescue practices, hazardous materials, firefighter mental health, safety operations, and fire dynamics. Learn more and apply at yc.edu/fire | Yavapai College

Training is a true risk management tool for the fire department. It also needs to be a priority in every firefighter’s life: https://ow.ly/WlTE50RoeZC When firefighters struggle with a particular skill, we say they need to train more. If a new hazard arrives in our district, such as a lithium battery storage facility, we train on how to combat that type of fire. Justin Bailey breaks down the firefighting training journey into three categories: the foundation, growth and mastery, and passing it o