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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The Palatine Fire Department Explorers Program will host its Winter Brunch from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road. The event benefits the program, which ...

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

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 ...

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 ...