Firefighters from across the state gathered in Kanawha City on Saturday to sharpen their skills when it comes to gasoline-related incidents. Shawn Holliday has been working in the fire service for ...

Haircuts are a rite of passage during military basic training. Almost immediately after arrival, your hair will be cut so short that it almost feels like you were shaved bald (guys only). After the ...

You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training. It's also unlikely that you'll be punished under the provisions of Article 15 while in basic training (unless you commit a serious crime, such ...

DILLON — Few understand the many hours of training that volunteer firefighters donate to save the lives and property of friends, neighbors and strangers. And the life or property they save may be your ...

Jul. 3—Cass County public safety personnel spent the rainy holiday weekend training to be better prepared for propane emergencies. Responders came together on Saturday to attend a full day hands-on ...

Propane tanks are not an unusual sight in outlying county areas. Alternative fuel experts agree that the gas can be dangerous if not handled properly, or if the tank is defective. But they say that ...

It’s a no-brainer. In a news release issued by the United States Chemical Safety Board last week regarding the Jan. 30, 2007, explosion at Ghent, the lead investigator made two points our Legislature ...

From Green Berets to the S-1 clerk and everyone in between, every soldier has something in common with each other: they’ve all started their military careers at the U.S. Army’s Basic Combat Training.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), basic training, or boot camp, is the first step for anyone who wants to be a soldier in the U.S. Army. It is a 10-week program that has three phases ...