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.
Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
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
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
How to host your own training exercise in order to save on costs and engage all members
The training is a requirement of Senate Bill 376 that states employing agencies must provide educational training related to mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation and treatment
How departments can incorporate informal training ideas into a more structured program
Preplanning the contents and building construction, while performing walk-throughs and training, builds confidence in responding to these low-frequency events
Joe Kratochvil outlines preparation, training and safety considerations for these high-risk incidents
The departments hope to make training on identifying patients with dementia a requirement
The high school senior hopes the plush toys and dolls will comfort children going through traumatic situations
Training on proper use can help reduce the risk of injury and even cancer
Identifying the myriad options – including AFG and SAFER grants – to secure funding for your department’s unique training needs
The Anthony Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund Award, which honors a paramedic who was shot and killed, was presented to Kenneth Brown Jr. by Jackson’s mother
Extra rungs above the roofline provide added ladder visibility, safety
Valuing firefighters with a “worker” mentality – not simply degrees and test scores – is key to the long-term success of the fire service
Fostering a learning environment at work means that no one gets to be an expert and stop at that
Officials hope to eventually provide training to middle and high school students so they can familiarize themselves with the kits
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
The long-anticipated report details a wind-blown blaze of “epic proportions” that overwhelmed the region’s emergency response institutions