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.
Investigators found that compromised size-up, poor risk/benefit decisions, weak crew integrity and missed 911 information all contributed to the Leonardtown incident
Two incidents, decades apart, highlight the risks of operating near this dangerous compound
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
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
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
This simple method for a quick cut on a pitched roof allows for fewer cuts and safer operations
While not the preferred method of ventilation in the modern era, horizontal ventilation remains a valid option in some circumstances
Demetrius Massey suffered burns over 11% of his body after an explosion inside the Haywood Community College training tower
Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake
Goshen students will have the ability to transfer credits toward an associate’s degree in fire science
Report, website launched with electric vehicle, energy storage information
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
Dalton firefighters used an abandoned house for several firefighting evolutions
Selma Firefighter Chris Nelson was paralyzed after a fall during training
The Fairfax County battalion chief on the power of professional development for your members
Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
Union President John Sibiga said the report shows the Baltimore County Fire Department “lacks sufficient fiscal, physical, and human resources to accomplish its core mission”
Calumet, Lansing firefighters test their SCBA skills through several obstacles
