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.
Not enough hours in the day? Try these tips to get you back on track
In the fire service, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are some top podcasts that will keep your skills sharp
Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
A friendly game of dodgeball allows Plaistow junior firefighters to learn about managing their air supply
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
Oakland’s old BART cars are helping firefighters as decommissioned cars are repurposed
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
Learn more about First Line Technology’s cutting-edge decontamination solutions and how to maximize the MX908
Mason City firefighters trained on working in large spaces inside North Iowa Area Community College’s old cafeteria
San Jose’s new Fire Training Center and Emergency Operations Center is home to a large art collection
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Auditors also found that the board reimbursed fire departments for training courses without getting documentation on who provided the trainings and their qualifications
Findings revealed issues stemming from a management culture that “exemplified ad hoc decisions, favoritism, no quality assurance [and] no annual operations or training plan”
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
Five considerations for first-arriving crews to prevent the situation from deteriorating
Easton FD is considering sending two pieces of fire apparatus to the Allentown FD; Allentown in turn would waive tuition for two recruits Easton currently has in the Allentown Fire Academy
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
Truckee Meadows Firefighter-Paramedic Alex Hughes and Captain Greg Lompa on the harrowing call involving the “Avengers” actor
Officials say the Miami Fire Rescue firefighter is in serious but stable condition
While the fire is the flashiest part of the scene, the smoke plays a supporting role in helping crews understand how to knock it down
In testimony before a House subcommittee, one fire chief stated the training alone will cost fire departments billions
Japanese firefighters spent five days with CAL FIRE Butte County firefighters learning about tactics in Western-style buildings
The Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire battalion chief details the importance of a shared vision of learning and training at every organization
The campaign emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals
Summarizing keystone research across the four ventilation methods used on the fireground
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
