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.
As wildfire risk grows, experts warn that America isn’t investing enough in the teams who can help prevent them
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Newark union leader points at 1-inch hose while Fire Chief Rufus Jackson says a lack of experienced FFs may have been a factor
The IFSI director – who is also responsible for unleashing Zam on the world – highlights how to stay engaged and current in your learning
“We’re only limited by the imagination of the firefighters and training officers of the future” Sioux City Fire Rescue Captain Richard Andersen said
The funds will provide six fire departments with PPE, training and supplies
The battalion chief talks passion for the job, fighting complacency, empowering your leaders, and the difference between being right and being effective
The Vermillion firefighter was found unresponsive at home after already being treated for being unresponsive during a training
‘Slow down or you’re going to get hurt’ – wise words from youth still matter today
See how Miami-Dade, San Diego and other departments use social media to increase public awareness about lithium-ion battery fire dangers
A Bayville firefighter and Army veteran died the day after mandatory training
“I don’t think you can ever be prepared for something like this” East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said about the fiery derailment
Keith Stakes and Craig Weinschenk detail new FSRI research focused on search and rescue tactics in single-story single-family residential structures
Construction trends using cheaper wood products pose an increasing risk to the fire service
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
It’s important to consider both the physical and mental well-being of personnel when deciding whether to begin a rehab operation
Incorporating the annual theme into training takes planning, repetition and creativity
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
10 ways to incorporate the Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme into training and education activities
The Norfolk Southern safety train will make 15 stops this year training some 5,000 first responders across the country
We are sometimes too rooted in our independence, dismissive of new ideas presented to us
A labor report assessed fines for several safety violations after 8 Hampton firefighters were injured in apartment fire
In Central Virginia, future police and fire leaders learn from working together
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Supporters say Cop City, the nickname for the training center, which has been the scene of violent protests and a fatal shooting, will boost training, recruitment and retention
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
Two incidents, decades apart, highlight the risks of operating near this dangerous compound
Gordon Graham recommends responders be vigilant and on the lookout for kids left in hot vehicles during warmer months
Are you truly ready for your next “smell of gas” call? Gordon Graham reminds you to appreciate the risk and prepare
