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Trevor Lightfield, Provident's Director of Business Development and Captain of the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department, spent this week visiting local schools for .

Educating the next generation on emergency preparedness is critical for our community's safety. During these visits, Trevor and local crews walked students through what to do in an emergency, demonstrated essential safety habits, and gave kids a firsthand look at how firefighters protect Pierre every day.

Thank you, Trevor, for your continued dedication to keeping our communities safe.

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Whether you're serving as a chief officer today, have worn the white helmet in the past, or aspire to lead a department in the future, the weight of leadership is real.

In this upcoming webinar, Chiefs Craig Haigh and Rudy Horist lead an honest discussion on resilience, wellness, and the emotional, mental, and personal challenges of guiding firefighters through crises, tragedy, and change.

Learn more/register here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5axze55p

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Weight of the 5th Bugle. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Whether you're serving as a chief officer today, have worn the white helmet in the past, or aspire to lead a department in the future, the weight of leadership is real. This webinar will explore the emotional, mental, and personal challenges that come with leading firefighters through crises, traged...

Our very own Trevor Lightfield—Director of Business Development at Provident and Captain of the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department, South Dakota Rescue Squad—led an impactful Grain Bin Rescue class for the Blunt Rural Fire Dept and Harrold Rural Fire Department, wrapping up this past weekend! 🚒🌾

Equipping our dedicated rural fire departments with the critical skills needed to handle grain bin emergencies saves lives. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed up ready to learn!

Big thanks to Chris Pfaff from Hazmat & Rescue Training for joining us last night for an incredible webinar breaking down the latest on lithium-ion battery updates, toxic threats, response tactics, and code! 🔋🚒

If you missed it live or want to rewatch the session, you can check out the full replay in the link below!

2026 Lithium-Ion Battery Update: Toxic Threats, Response & Code | Provident Webinar w/ Chris Pfaff Join us for an essential, fast-paced briefing on the rapidly evolvi...

Powerful words from Chief Ed Mann during his speech at the Southside Fire Company in Riverside, PA, last evening:

"Twenty-five years ago, evil sought to divide and destroy. Instead, America responded with courage, sacrifice, compassion, and unity. Our obligation today is not simply to remember September 11th, but to ensure its lessons live on through the way we serve, care for one another, and answer the call when duty requires it."

Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced a tragedy that forever changed our history. Today, we pause to solemnly honor the innocent lives lost and the extraordinary bravery of the responders who answered the call in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We also carry a sobering reality: in the decades since, more lives have tragically been lost to the enduring after-effects of 9/11 than perished on that single day. The sacrifice of our emergency personnel extends far beyond those initial moments of crisis, leaving a legacy that remains with us always.

We are continually reminded of the profound selflessness woven into the emergency services community. We are immensely grateful for all who served our country during that tragic day, including our colleague, Chief Ed Mann, who was the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner on 9/11/2001 and responded to the Flight 93 crash.

Ed’s lifelong commitment—alongside countless others who answered the call—reflects the incredible courage and resilience that defines first responders everywhere. Today, and always, we remember and honor them all.

Had a great time at the VCOS Critical Thinking Academy! Special shoutouts to Chief Jordan Cramer and Chief Al Yancey - thank you for all you do to put on this fantastic program.