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.
Most of these skill-building exercises can be used year-round and with minimal cost and equipment
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
The peer support model recognizes that firefighters tend to trust fellow firefighters far more because of their shared experiences
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
“The Fire Asylum” follows six firefighters who spent 26 hours inside an old penitentiary as part of an intense training program
Experts say if the shutdown drags out, federal fire crews won’t be ready for the months ahead, following a 2018 fire season that killed scores of people
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club handed out two scholarships in honor of former Weathersfield Township Fire Department Chief Randy Pugh, who died last year
After Steven Pollard fell to his death while trying to help a crash victim, Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the department will “ensure this never happens again”
Use Dropbox, Box and Google Drive to improve collaboration and efficiency with training documents and student handouts
Retired Fire Chief Howard Munding trains firefighters and EMS providers in Krav Maga so they have the skills to protect themselves when violence strikes
Live action training and incident debriefings are key to empowering firefighters to be active participants and contributors to a safe emergency response
The National Volunteer Fire Council will be accepting proposals for their fifth training summit in Portland, Oregon until Jan. 20
Numbers are no substitute for technical skills and firefighter training
As generations change, so do our motivations and our methods of learning and training
A $1.1-million fire truck damaged when its ladder accidentally struck a power line has not been determined to be a total loss, “despite rumors to the contrary”
Though it may be convenient to have a slew of firefighter-paramedics at every call, it may not be practical or financially sustainable for every department
Exploring the benefits and limitations of training with live fire, with David Rhodes
An evolving skill set, a focus on communication and new approaches to firefighter training will help to change the culture in the fire service
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Fairfax County, Virginia, Chief John Butler at Fire Rescue International 2018 about the importance of mentoring in the fire service
Critical thinking is the key to lifelong learning and staying relevant in a changing world
Teaming up with local colleges can bring your community paramedicine program expert assistance today while paving the way for progress tomorrow
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
This timely and important event offers a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety officials
Sometimes community education isn’t enough to prevent disasters
Jim Morrissey, a tactical paramedic and terrorism preparedness coordinator in California, joins the show to discuss interagency cooperation under extreme circumstances
After losing her sister six years ago, EMS1 columnist Sarah Calams explains how she was able to heal by working closely with the first responder community
Most of the California state firefighters who were fired last year because they drank alcohol during a training academy will return to work in 2018
Firefighters routinely stay engaged at the fireground, but the smaller tasks at the station also need attention
Future first responders will have more space for hands-on training with the addition of a $5.7 million multipurpose building
Implement initial and continuous training on emergency vehicle operation SOGs, vehicle dynamics and defensive driving to combat the second greatest cause of firefighter LODDs
Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station
