Firehouse Expo is in full swing. One training session that is a must for departments in today's economy is James Jester's "20 Training Props on a Shoestring Budget (and the drills that go with them). This program will not only supply the attendee with outstanding training props that may be constructed with little to no financial outlay, it will also identify some unique outside-the-box funding and materials sources that many departments overlook.

Firehouse Expo is running now through Sept. 29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.