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.
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
Sterling Firefighter Garrett Ramos’ death highlighted the need for a live-burn training facility that Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters could use
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
INTERSCHUTZ USA will bring the world’s best in fire and EMS training, equipment and technology to Philadelphia in October 2021
Critical questions to ask about who is training your members and how it aligns with your department’s needs
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
Download the eBook to learn the story of one crew’s dramatic rescue of several children, a back-to-basics look at VEIS, and a training officer’s guide to primary search training
How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do about a fire chief who loves the title but is out of the loop on tactics
The helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Leesburg International Airport; no survivors found
It’s vital that the IC and the company officer share a knowledge of tactics, plus each other’s abilities and training level
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
Billy Thompson, 47, and his daughter, Alexis, 19, both graduated from the Hill College Fire Academy last week – a first for the instructor
The year-long analysis by retired Fire Chief Bruce Fuerbringer found inadequacies in equipment, training, staffing, leadership and more
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
Morgan Dardia, a high school student, lacrosse goalie and daughter of a fire captain, recently completed her EMT courses
Sheldon, a golden retriever/lab mix, and his handler Saginaw Battalion Chief John Tadlock train 2-5 times daily and recently completed their recertification
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
Real-world examples highlight the simple ways supervisors can enforce fire department policies
Gabliks details some of the changes ahead to the EFO program as well as how he hopes to expand outreach to firefighters around the country
This year’s recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
With the widespread use of online technologies for departmental meetings and training, leaders must consider continuous improvement opportunities
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
Shake off the strictures of COVID-19, gear up and use training to prove you’re still ‘brilliant at the basics’
The new unit will be the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s first dedicated training facility
Chief Goldfeder offers advice, and contacts, for a firefighter stepping into the public information officer for the first time
Chief Goldfeder shares the fire service mentors who have made a major impact on his career and offers guidance for learning from some of the best of the best
The Austin Fire Department is planning future training on electric car fires after the high-profile crash in their state
Investigators also questioned the manufacturer of the SCBA Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse was wearing when he became unresponsive
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