National Pet Fire Safety Day takes place every year on July 15, and it’s a day to learn how to keep your pet safe in a fire. For many of us, pets are our most precious asset so it makes sense that we would dedicate a day to keeping them safe during one of the scariest...
2021 Safety Stand-Down for Firefighters and First Responders The Safety Stand-Down will focus on firefighter rehab activities. Taking place on June 20th through the 26th, the Safety Stand-Down highlights the physical and psychological needs of firefighters and first...
A Test of Time When Academic Director Mike Simmons first approached Action Training Systems about training solutions, he identified several challenges he was trying to overcome. · He needed to increase student test scores · He wanted more time to dedicate to hands-on...
FEMA Provides a 12-month Extension to the Period of Performance for Firefighter Grants FEMA has extended the period of performance for the firefighter grants program. It has released the FEMA Grant Programs Directorate. This Bulletin authorized a 12-month extension...
Cadet & Fire Explorer Programs Introduce Youth to Fire Service Starting a Firefighter Cadet program or Junior Firefighter programs is a great way to introduce 15 to 18 years old who are interested in firefighting, and the possibility of pursuing a career in...
Where Can I Find Funding or Grants? Show Me the Money! Finding funding and grants for fire service training is an important way for fire departments to support their operations and their mission of providing services to their community. Grants can be used for many...
