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.
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues.
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
Firefighters are being called to support police operations in new ways — blurring roles and testing the limits of training, policy and public trust
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Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
A new scholarship program will help Cuyahoga County students pursue police, fire and EMS training as agencies struggle with recruitment and retention
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale suffered life-threatening injuries in a 40-foot training fall but is showing early signs of improvement
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Inspections save lives in very real, specific ways, often because of lessons learned through unimaginable loss
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
Large events test your system before the first call. This checklist helps fire and EMS leaders stage resources, align command and prepare for rapid escalation.
A simple three-step approach helps company officers identify what’s known, uncover blind spots and use fresh perspectives to improve decisions on the fireground
Focus on the core competencies that prevent small errors from becoming fatal ones
What firefighters need to know about vehicle weight and rescue struts
Tree strike injuries and evacuation-time modeling are shaping smarter tactics and faller deployment on the fireline
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
Bartenders, hotel workers and taxi drivers who serve as volunteer firefighters run drills to prepare for protecting Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island
The new Quick Response Unit designation allows Ferndale firefighters to respond to medical calls and reduce long ambulance wait times in their rural community
Teaching firefighters in a classroom has never been an easy proposition, but there are ways to create an engaging learning experience
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