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.
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
Many firefighting skills are perishable; that’s why you have to make every day a training day
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
Why boot camp EMT classes are the wrong answer to putting meat in the seat
Polk County Fire Rescue will hire a full-time recruiter and offer $8,000 signing bonuses plus paid paramedic training
Emotional intelligence and conflict management skills are critical components of fire service leadership
It’s up to leadership to provide the direction and all firefighters to share the expectations that volunteers need to thrive in their role
The new funding opportunities are in memory of Heather Schafer, the council’s longtime leader who died last year
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
Much like directors guide actors, chief officers can direct members to display positive interactions that reflect well on the department
Water supply impacts interior ops, exposure protection, the public’s view of the fire department, and liability concerns
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
How firefighters should handle a fire in a suspected non-certified building with solar panels
12 strategies for laying a foundation for a rewarding career while onboarding new employees
There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Building resilience within our members so they trust that the fire service is still the career for them, even as it evolves
The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District rescued two teenagers who fell through the ice near the department’s water rescue training drill
The kit includes information on building FSRI’s Hose Stream Prop and a variety of lessons
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
It starts with a strong focus on individual roles, team empowerment, and honing leadership skills among your department’s “influencers”
Use these terms when you’re playing the first viral internet sensation of the year
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
Texas Firefighter Josh Bardwell details his time working with the Africa Fire Mission in Kenya and how the experience changed his world view
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
What the data shows about how, when and why mayday incidents occur, plus the 16 most common phrases heard on the radio prior to a mayday call
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills
A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response
