Jamaica: Fire safety workshop in Hanover certifies 31 youths as community fire safety wardens
Jamaica Fire Brigade and police youth club collaborate on fire safety training A total of 31 young people from Green Island, Hanover, are taking part in a two-day fire safety workshop. The event, held at the Green Island Police Station, is a joint effort between the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Hanover division and the Green […]
San José Fire Station 32 project announced to meet growing community needs
Fire station groundbreaking ceremony in San José As reported by the San Jose Fire Department, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for the upcoming Fire Station 32. The event took place at the corner of Olinder Ct. and Felipe Ave. in San José, California. It gathered community members, local officials, and […]
Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program Supports Skilled Trade Education and Training in 30 North American Communities
Program supported 655 scholarships during the 2023-2024 school year and helped students kickstart thousands of careers Johnson Controls the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced renewed grants to 30 community colleges in North America as part of the companies Community College Partnership Program. Launched in 2021 to help students from historically […]
NFPA, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and Joey Gase Motorsports drive home fire safety awareness at community event and Watkins Glen Speedway NASCAR race
Gase and car wrapped with Sparky the Fire Dog® will be featured at The Yard FLX community event on September 12, NASCAR Xfinity Series race on September 14. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and Joey Gase Motorsports, LLC are teaming up to drive home the importance of […]
Detroit awarded HEARTSafe Community designation for cardiac health efforts
Detroit receives HEARTSafe Community designation Detroit has officially been recognized as the largest municipality to receive the HEARTSafe Community designation, as reported by the Detroit Fire Department. The achievement was announced by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms, marking a significant milestone for the city’s commitment to cardiac health. The HEARTSafe […]
Halifax-area residents raise concerns over fire protection and water pressure after community meeting
Halifax community meeting sparks new concerns over water pressure and fire protection A community meeting held in Upper Hammonds Plains on Monday led to more concerns among residents regarding water pressure and fire protection, as reported by Global News. The meeting included representatives from Halifax Water, Halifax Fire, and municipal staff, with the primary focus […]
Dunster Community Forest Society to revive volunteer fire brigade to enhance local fire response
Dunster residents revive volunteer firefighting efforts The Dunster Community Forest Society (DCFS) is reviving the Dunster Community Fire Brigade in response to growing concerns about wildfire safety in the area. The initiative follows a fire suppression workshop held in May at the Dunster Schoolhouse, which inspired local residents to take proactive steps towards fire preparedness. […]
Mega forest fire prevention fair hosted in Puembo to educate the community
Mega fire prevention fair takes place in Puembo As reported by Bomberos Quito, the Puembo stadium hosted the Mega Forest Fire Prevention Fair “Juntos Contra el Fuego” on Saturday, August 17. The fair, which aimed to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of forest fires, was part of a broader effort to engage with […]
From campers to community heroes: inside WVU’s Junior Firefighter Camp
Mark R. Lambert, MPA, shares insights on the transformative experience of WVU’s Junior Firefighter Camp, emphasizing skills, leadership, and community service The West Virginia University State Fire Training Academy is located in Weston, WV. On property conjoining with the WV State 4-H Camp at Jackson’s Mill. The oldest state 4-H camp in the nation. The […]
Celebrating community resilience across America in August
FEMA emphasizes preparedness during National Resilience Month As reported by FEMA, August marks National Resilience Month, a period dedicated to recognizing and promoting strategies that enhance community resilience across the United States. Administrator Deanne Criswell underscored the importance of this initiative, emphasizing the need for communities to be “risk-ready” to ensure effective recovery and stronger […]
