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.
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Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
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The system is versatile, easy and fast to develop, and safe for swiftwater rescue of multiple victims
Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Beman Middle School students are teaming up with South Fire District firefighters to explore the STEAM principles behind firefighting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers her office is working to restore funding to the National Fire Academy, after classes were halted due to Trump Administration cuts
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
As wildfire risk grows, experts warn that America isn’t investing enough in the teams who can help prevent them
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots to meet department and NFPA requirements
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
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