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.
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
The NFPA seeks to educate firefighters about the potential hazards associated with a new class of sustainable refrigerants
New firefighters receive little training on fire prevention messages before being asked to deliver presentations and take action in the field
You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim
Planks help strengthen firefighters’ core muscles and protect their back and shoulders
Former Firefighter Tate Robinson says he used his past experience as a first responder to handle the emergency
The tower is being remembered fondly as the training grounds for many firefighters over the decades
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
The third of three training courses funded by a $200,000 grant from the oil giant will be held in January
The college and the state’s volunteer firefighters’ association created the scholarship to encourage volunteering
St. Louis firefighters and battalion chiefs share a play-by-play of the astonishing – and unexpected – rescues
The fire department said the child did not need medical attention and was reunited with their parents
Participants say the program helps aspiring nurses understand the prehospital decision-making process in emergencies
Students will get hands-on career development experience while providing support to first responders
The program that trains teens between the ages of 14 and 17 is accepting new members after a few years of dormancy
Five reports capture firefighters’ life-or-death moments on the incident scene
How company officers can focus on training in a way that underscores risk management essentials
The services called for reductions in education, training and certification requirements as they face volunteer shortages
The association wants to recruit more young people to the fire service as departments across the county face a volunteer shortage
Chief Jason Caughey shares ideas for cost-effective realistic training
Video shows home engulfed in fire after being struck by a Cessna aircraft
YouTube videos showcase creativity and ingenuity of departments across the country
Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills
How fire departments can coordinate training efforts with other agencies
The NFPA’s recent proposal to add recertification has reignited the recertification debate
From staying positive to engaging with the broader fire community, the key to survival lies within
An argument to take ownership of emergencies, with a “go-now/go-later” mentality
Google spinoff Waymo released a 14-minute training video instructing emergency personnel how to handle their automated vehicles
A Fire Protection Research Foundation report offers a potential CE model for the fire service