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.
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
Fuel loads, overhead storage and exposure concerns make garage fires anything but ordinary
Leaders at less-active firehouses must strike a balance between training and downtime for crews
The move could signal that criminal charges are being considered in the death of the 21-year-old who had a medical emergency at New York State Fire Academy
Among the many, many acronyms used by firefighters, two stand out as critical to an efficient and successful response; learn more and test your knowledge
Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
The program would require legislative approval and could include $4,000 bonuses to first responders with bachelor’s degrees
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
The Boston Fire Department offered a public ‘thank you’ to Boston EMS for training new members
Bryant McGowan became medically distressed, was treated on-site by a paramedic and was transported to Huntsville Hospital
“They were able to get the firefighter out in a quick amount of time,” said Capt. Chiyoshi Hasegawa
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Fueled by the tragedy in Paris, other places of worship are updating key elements of the structures and adding life safety features
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam wants new ambulances, gear and firefighters, but the local union leader wants a dedicated training officer
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes
A cautionary tale for fire service personnel who are just starting in their careers
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics
The carmaker’s program is said to include instruction and best practices on how to handle emergency situations with EVs
“[Row homes] are dangerous because we have basements; we have concealed spaces, such attics,” said Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Kelleher
Alicia A. Monahan served with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS and the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association
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