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.
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Milford Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi spoke in support of legislation that seeks to regain some of what is spent training new firefighters if they leave the department
West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel
How fire departments are managing staffing, non-response services, purchasing and travel impacts, plus decisions related to grant funding
How to manage the biggest challenges, particularly the strain on members’ time
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
Training on the full response cycle can help improve crew performance
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters released a statement this week about the February incident
The video is the first in a series of fire service training resources focused on the impact of diversity and inclusion on behavioral health
Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training
A series of legislation would improve access to firefighter training for high school students
The pair initiated CPR on the woman, who was experiencing a cardiac event
Chad Costa and Scott Orr discuss the question, “Do firefighters with skills but no degree have less worth?”
Find ways to prove your worth, cut where you can, and maintain the safety of your members
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
The association plans to hold a virtual version of its flagship event the same weekend
When cutting expenditures, be careful you don’t put your patients and agency at risk
Akron Fire Lt. Russell Brode, former president of IAFF Local 330, is remembered as an advocate for firefighter safety
With no time to celebrate his achievement, FDNY Probationary EMT Kevin Gordon, the valedictorian of his class, hit the ground running after COVID-19 put the FDNY to the test
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
Aerials have been designed with various layers of safety – and outriggers are one of them
Working every day to improve your knowledge, skills and attitude earns your right to wear the patch
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
Firefighters will train at their assigned stations using online classes and training materials
A non-profit School Emergency Response Coalition is equipping students with life-saving emergency response training and equipment
The NAC ultimately determines the issues that CFSI addresses on Capitol Hill
The kit helps agencies navigate the complexities of returning to full operations and prepare for other significant events during the pandemic
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
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