MUSCATINE, Iowa — As fire departments across the country struggle with declining recruitment, the Muscatine Fire Department is investing in the next generation through its Fire and EMS Explorers ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine firefighters are trading emergency calls for lesson plans as they train local high school students through the department’s Fire Explorers program, giving teens hands-on ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — For some, becoming a first responder in Central Illinois starts earlier than you might think. Take for instance the Fire Explorers: the next generation of firefighters. They ...

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Bud Burton is one of the original advisors and he said, “It’s like in evolution. Every so often something big happens and I can’t wait to see what’s next.” Burton was there decades ago when the Fire ...

The Palatine Fire Department Explorers Program will host its Winter Brunch from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road. The event benefits the program, which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — For some, becoming a first responder in Central Illinois starts earlier than you might think. Take for ...

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Friday night was the annual Shaker Road Fire Department‘s Open House. Hundreds came out to the festivities to learn more about their Fire Department during Fire Prevention ...