Fall fire safety: What you need to know
Fall is always gorgeous in Minnesota. But traditional fall activities, like burning leaves and making campfires, can turn tragic quickly. Fire Marshal Jim Smith reminds us in this article of what we need to know for fall fire safety.
MBFTE's online training now available statewide
Our new online training and records management platform is ready to go statewide. Learn how to sign up for the platform and training for your department in this article by Steve Flaherty.
Don't let your pre-game ruin your game
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen,” but Bob Reif reminds us in this article to serve up fire safety along with the brats we grill for football season, too.
The Rhoads Opera House fire of 1908
In Pennsylvania in 1908, the Rhoads Opera House fire wiped out 10 percent of the population of Boyertown. Like so many such tragedies, this one was preventable. In this article, Tom Jenson explores the what-ifs.
October training update
The NFA will soon offer its Fire Investigation for First Responders course for the first time in Minnesota. Jake Lindquist’s article will tell you about this and other upcoming training opportunities.
