Deploying to emergencies during a pandemic is beginning to take its toll on the Minnesota fire service. State Fire Marshal Jim Smith explains in this article a new tool that will help us all help each other when we need it.

Should your training program take a pause?​

Does the Governor’s latest executive order mean you have to shut down your training program entirely? Absolutely not, and Steve Flaherty can tell you why in this article.

Holiday fire prevention tips always apply -- even in 2020

Remembering the Our Lady of Angels School fire

Fire alarm system replacement and upgrades in schools

We’ve received some questions about when existing school buildings need to upgrade their fire alarm system to voice/alarm. Forrest Williams explains the answer in this article.​

December training update

Training is still happening, but providers are following established guideline to keep trainees safe from COVID-19. Jake Lindquist explains the measures being taken in his latest training update.​