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.
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
So far, 62 of the Terre Haute Fire Department’s 150 firefighters are trained in swift water rescue, with classes ongoing
Check out this list of books to help launch your station’s leadership library so all members can access great content any time
He served in many leadership roles, lectured throughout the U.S. states and Canada, and wrote or co-authored 14 textbooks
Chesterfield Fire and EMS released findings from its internal investigation, and NIOSH is continuing its inquiry
15 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
Rep. Torren Ecker said he sponsored the bill to address staffing shortages at volunteer departments
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
First responders not only face “D-Drivers” but also cognitively blinded drivers distracted by the flashing lights
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
The job of a company officer is not easy, but these tips can help you start off on the right foot
The decision isn’t always so simple, particularly with buildings involving many occupants
Stephen A. Feron was the second member of his family to lead the Hauppauge Fire Department
The fire department is recruiting volunteers to be taught team coordination, preparedness, first aid and light search and rescue skills
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Special Operations Deputy Chief Raymond Downey was an expert on building collapses and technical rescues
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
“There were insufficient facts to determine if the testing process was violated by the other members of the class,” a D.C. Fire and EMS spokeswoman said
Listen as Gordon Graham breaks down the responsibility of supervisors in fostering the growth of those they lead
While non-fire-specific training can be beneficial, trainers who fail to understand the needs of first responders will lose their interest
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
Our approaches to MCI response and management need to evolve to reflect their increasing complexity and danger
In this tip, Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of well-written, accurate, complete, objective and timely incident reports
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
Pressurized vessels often necessitate taking a defensive position until the heat source is removed
