Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready
November 11, 2025
When the call comes in, the public expects that the firefighters responding take care of their problem in a professional and competent way. Whether career or volunteer, firefighters need to be trained and ready. In this excerpt from Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready reprinted on Fire Engineering, learn why operational training is important for volunteers as well as delivery and engagement methods that work for adult learners.