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.
In this tip, Gordon Graham reminds first responders not to go on autopilot when it comes to completing training requirements, because “lives depend on it”
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
Heart Attack
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
We must take action to win our roadway battles – and the larger war – with distracted drivers
First things first: You do not get to cut holes anymore!
Understanding hydraulic ventilation, air entrainment, flow path science and their impact on ventilation efforts
PPV is not a mindless action but rather a coordinated art
How to get down to fireground business even if you can’t get up to the roof
Know the construction methods, decking types and design approach that could impact your rooftop operations
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
This simple method for a quick cut on a pitched roof allows for fewer cuts and safer operations
While not the preferred method of ventilation in the modern era, horizontal ventilation remains a valid option in some circumstances
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake
Goshen students will have the ability to transfer credits toward an associate’s degree in fire science
Report, website launched with electric vehicle, energy storage information
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
Dalton firefighters used an abandoned house for several firefighting evolutions
Selma Firefighter Chris Nelson was paralyzed after a fall during training
The Fairfax County battalion chief on the power of professional development for your members
Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
Union President John Sibiga said the report shows the Baltimore County Fire Department “lacks sufficient fiscal, physical, and human resources to accomplish its core mission”
Calumet, Lansing firefighters test their SCBA skills through several obstacles
CSU’s fire and EMS academic program director explains how to put your advanced degree to work – fast
Ill. OSHA report highlights accountability, communication among several errors in the death of a relatively new firefighter
Baltimore County Fire Department cited for 11 “serious” violations in an investigation of a mayday during a three-alarm commercial structure fire
Tactical tips, safety guidelines and a key mantra to be successful in this role
Dr. Danny Evans, aka “The Language Tutor,” shares simple keywords, directives and questions that all firefighters should know
Leadership
Newark Public Safety Director, and former fire chief, Rufus Jackson testified that years had gone by with no training for ship fires
Breaking down fire attack directives into smaller steps allows crews to improve efficiency
7 habits can change everything, especially when you do them for 50 days
At least 13 witnesses will testify about the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr .
Buildings at Millersville University slated for demolition have become training ground for firefighters and police officers
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