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 driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Beman Middle School students are teaming up with South Fire District firefighters to explore the STEAM principles behind firefighting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers her office is working to restore funding to the National Fire Academy, after classes were halted due to Trump Administration cuts
Four tips for making it through the early transition into your probationary period as a firefighter
Download the eBook for a closer look at active shooter response efforts in the context of this first-of-its-kind standard
EMS, police and fire personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
Considering the increasing frequency of these complex and chaotic incidents, fire departments need a formalized response plan
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
The company is providing self defense classes after two Boston EMTs were attacked while responding to an emergency call
Equipment and training requirements for firefighters engaged in water rescue operations
Firefighters Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart admitted to obtaining and taking pictures of the hazmat training exam
Emanuel talks fire department accreditation, data collection and bullying in the fire service
Two chiefs who serve in interface areas address the unique training, planning and operational efforts related to WUI fires
The operator received a “motor error” message on the controller and then the drone lost contact with the pilot
Denison Fire Rescue officials announced they will be working with hiring firm, LifeNet Inc., to fill employment gaps in the department
Risk management and policy are vital to protecting your crew, department and community
Since 2010, the city and Tri-C have swapped an old ambulance, SCBA packs and old fire hose for tuition credits
Students receiving the scholarships must be enrolled in an emergency program such as EMS, fire, medical or in the health or emergency field
Hannover Fairs USA CEO Larry Turner discusses the complexities involved with launching a new firefighter trade show
Data mapping can identify hot spots, road closures and public health concerns in real time, and allow for resource deployment planning and training
Abdi Warsame, 28, and Mohamed Daoud, 24, will be the first Somali-American firefighters in St. Paul
First Corporal Tariq Abdullah Ali Al Hawai accidentally fell from a “hole” on the fourth floor of the building and landed on the ground floor
Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure
New responsibilities will also be coming to the beach departments as Beach and Surf Patrol responsibilities are moved to the fire department in October
The St. George Fire Department is getting a new station and expanded training and maintenance facilities
Springville Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Echols died while participating in an off-site training exercise
This will be a complex, coordinated event that will include multiple first responders, community partners, county, and state agencies in addition to the participating school districts
Fire Chief Richard Harvey said they believe the firefighted died from a medical incident, however, the death is under investigation by the Alabama State Fire Marshals Office
State Fire Administrator Jeff Morrissette said there is “no way of knowing” how much of the chemical foam is being used
The merger will start in July and be complete with all paperwork by Jan. 1, 2020
The firefighters deployed two tourniquets to stop the bleeding, while at the same time working to free the victim from his vehicle
A review of basic fire development, tactical approaches and residential building construction
Can NIOSH capture the impact of department culture rooted in unsafe actions?