Education & Training
FireRescue1’s firefighter education and training topic features information and resources for fire and rescue professionals, including content that supports ongoing professional development and enhances training efforts, whether online, in the classroom or during hand-on training evolutions.
Firefighter John Raisler suffered a heart attack during a practice pack test
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
There are approximately 24,000 electrical fires per year, per the U.S. Fire Administration
The state’s fire service’s new tracking system reported 50 fires in six months, more than double the NFIRS average
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
A friendly game of dodgeball allows Plaistow junior firefighters to learn about managing their air supply
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
Use this checklist to make yourself the best candidate possible for the firefighter job you want
The firefighting career field is very competitive; here’s a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
Oakland’s old BART cars are helping firefighters as decommissioned cars are repurposed
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
Learn more about First Line Technology’s cutting-edge decontamination solutions and how to maximize the MX908
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Mason City firefighters trained on working in large spaces inside North Iowa Area Community College’s old cafeteria
San Jose’s new Fire Training Center and Emergency Operations Center is home to a large art collection
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Auditors also found that the board reimbursed fire departments for training courses without getting documentation on who provided the trainings and their qualifications
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
Findings revealed issues stemming from a management culture that “exemplified ad hoc decisions, favoritism, no quality assurance [and] no annual operations or training plan”
Five considerations for first-arriving crews to prevent the situation from deteriorating
Easton FD is considering sending two pieces of fire apparatus to the Allentown FD; Allentown in turn would waive tuition for two recruits Easton currently has in the Allentown Fire Academy
