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.
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
A report found that only 11 of 36 recommendations made in 2007 were carried out, including a call to cross train firefighters and paramedics
Laziness, arrogance and apathy are often masks for incompetence; not identifying and fixing the root cause can jeopardize firefighter safety
Civilians don’t understand that water delivery takes time; firefighters must train on that process so as not to create additional delay
The former volunteer firefighter responded to a call for help; he began CPR on an unresponsive man and revived him before EMS arrived
For the company officer, having a dashcam in the rig can provide proof of wrongdoing, serve as a training tool and change driver behavior
The baby had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck; firefighters helped fix the issue and the baby and mom are doing fine
Reliving your first fire in vivid detail may save the life of a firefighter under your command
He performed CPR until paramedics arrived; the umpire is in stable condition
The firefighter on the phone was racing to an emergency call; his partner helps him avoid a crash at nearly 60 mph
He said he was never formally presented with the certificate, but believed that he had obtained it fairly
Because of their generosity, 33 firefighters were able to work on buses of varying lengths and capacities
Capt. Jason Farley’s death is renewing calls for cities to identify dangerous drain openings and cover them with grates or add other safety measures
Being skilled at throwing a rope bag is tools for a water rescuer to possess; here’s a look at how to improve rope throws
At least 17 people were killed in the Memorial Day weekend storms in Texas and Oklahoma
The girls will get real-world training from public safety personnel and will learn rescue and leadership skills
A Firehouse Subs grant gave Richfield the first fire-simulation training unit in the state
Only two people were on the airboat at the time and neither were injured; both were wearing their life jackets
With the new request, firefighters would be allowed to administer basic first aid and life support
Crews were training at the station when the nervous dad got out of his car and asked them for help