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.
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
The Ohio training chief speaks to the massive logistical challenge of natural disaster response, plus seeing the very best of humanity
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
The Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being will be a consolidation of research on the risks firefighters face
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Niagara Falls firefighters say it is only a matter of time before they are called upon
Fire, EMS and police personnel in Owensboro received hands-on MVC safety training
Corona Engine 2 firefighters were applying water to disrupt ceiling tiles and check for fire overhead moments before the collapse
West Sacramento Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran and Clarksburg Fire Protection District volunteer, died during a training session
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
How to conduct an effective AAR that will contribute to the health and growth of the organization
When Chief Richard Ganci took over the behavior health program at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, there was no guidebook. So, he and his team wrote one.
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
A 10-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire Department suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise
Prepare for a higher fuel load, increased potential for victims, and a larger search field
Biennial event offers a network of support, education and training to empower women and elevate the fire service
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Why are we afraid of putting a stopwatch to performance?
What Firefighters Want survey respondents highlighted the need for clear career paths and reimbursement for training
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
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
On National Read a Book Day, firefighters have the chance to recharge and refocus with powerful reads that sharpen tactics, build leadership, and inspire service
