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.
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Learn about arson dog training, programs, capabilities, years of service, and some famous arson dogs
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
Even when fewer hands are on scene, ground ladders must remain a priority
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
The opportunities to advance our knowledge and skills are all around us; you just have to be open to them
Amid a revolving door of new members, it can become tiresome to repeat the same training over and over, but we must dig deep and keep teaching
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
Miami-Dade County’s Chief of Public Safety said the training was not a department-sanctioned event
Austin firefighters train to fight wildfires amid urban sprawl
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
The Pittsburgh fire chief offers guidance for fixing the leadership troubles highlighted in the What Firefighters Want survey
Simulation training from the Chippewa Valley Technical College helps Eau Claire firefighters improve their EMS skills
Part think tank and part policy incubator, the CPSE Center for Innovation will encompass five programs
Video shows four ways a driver supported engine and truck crews
In the meantime, we must work with partner agencies to develop a workable plan to contain and move the vehicle
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority in Wyoming, shares tips for creating a strong command culture
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
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