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.
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
A step-by-step plan for rescue operations on thin and unreliable ice rescue, focusing on minimalist rigging and rapid deployment
Tips for instructing firefighters via coaching on the training ground, teaching in the classroom or virtual platform, or presenting with PowerPoint
Former Tyro Fire Chief Timothy Aaron Spivey, 40, was charged with two felony counts
LaFargeville businesses are showing support for the family of Peyton Lane S. Morse, who died following training at the state fire academy
Firefighters from the Penrhyn Engine & Hose Company VFD went to a county tax foreclosure auction to acquire the house, which has been abandoned for years
The state seeks to drastically increase its number of inmate firefighters ahead of the next fire season
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse’s relatives held signs calling the state academy “dangerous”
Exploring the many reasons fire service leaders should engage fire behavior research into tactical training
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse, 21, suffered a medical emergency while attending a training program at the state academy on March 3
Detailing the complementary nature of immersive learning with more traditional training in an academy setting
How a unique partnership created more reliable connections for fire response and training
This episode of the Smart Firefighting podcast tackles fire service risks, culture and policy impacts
With the shift indoors, many fire departments are reconsidering their balance between practical and online training
How to leverage online learning technology to manage fire department policy and standards compliance
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
How Baltimore County’s first-of-its-kind Virtual Recruit Program adapted to the pandemic
California’s Cosumnes Fire Department shares its experience incorporating virtual reality into recruit training
Schuylkill County fire recruits’ latest training focuses on fire behavior and equipment, all through an online platform purchased with CARES Act funding
Irvington Fire Department Recruit Victor Melillo, 21, was in a critical care unit for five days after the incident
Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation
Chief Goldfeder explains how to vet online trainers and how to get fire service leaders at your department to buy-in to the online training phenomenon.
The injured Watertown firefighter, identified as Peyton Morse, 21, remains in critical but stable condition
To be competent in the profession is a skill; compliance will always be a choice
The New York State Professional Firefighters Association raised concerns about the circumstances of the incident
A sample self-guided program serves as a model for new firefighters learning the ins and outs of life safety-focused NFPA 1035
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
Research shows the physiological impacts of training in realistic conditions to prepare the body for the job
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