Fiscal year 2024 training funds are set and that means it's time for the Minnesota fire service to explore continuing education opportunities for the next year. Take a look at the breakdown of the MBFTE reimbursement budget.
We all know just how important it is for people to Call Before They Dig here in Minnesota. That's why our Office of Pipeline Safety is taking a look at those laws, to identify potential changes and improve excavation success.
We've all seen those doors. They often read "PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS." Delayed doors may seem like they 're everywhere, but they're not meant to be. School Inspections Supervisor Forrest Williams explains how and why these doors should be used.
Pop quiz! What's the different between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide? Turns out, a lot that could mean the different between life and death. Fire Code Specialist Tom Jenson explains why words matter when we're exchanging information during an emergency.
As we enjoy all that winter has to offer — whether ice fishing, hunting or cozy at home — we should be encouraging our communities to follow safe heating practices to protect their loved ones.
This article reviews upcoming training and education opportunities for the Minnesota fire service as we close out 2023 and enter a new year of learning.
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