Education & Training
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Elkhart Captain Adam “Pugsley” Kuspa suffered a massive pulmonary embolism while recuperating and attending physical therapy
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito and other commanders went to the Palisades and Eaton fireground to speak with firefighters and bring back information to use in the city
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Firefighter Kelly Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder; he leaves behind his wife and an infant son
Larry Barton, a threat assessment instructor for the FBI, said the strategy saves lives, but people need to make decisions quickly
Once something is taught, it takes practice to get from understanding to mastery, and that’s where well-constructed drills come into play
The firefighter, whose name has not been released, was transported to a trauma center
Hidden fire and the introduction of a PPV fan can be a deadly combination for interior firefighters
Josh McCoy used CPR training he’d been taught as a firefighter and was able to revive his son in 5 to 20 seconds
“May Madness” encourages responders to “own the code” and improve survival rates for cardiac arrest victims
The partnership enables FEMA to deliver hyperlocal, targeted emergency and disaster preparedness messages and information
Trench-rescue training evolutions don’t accurately reflect real scenarios; here’s a look at how to overcome some of those gaps
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
The department is holding a “girls only” firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a firefighter
It’s important to understand the hows and whys of FDCs long before the alarm goes off; here’s a closer look at these connections
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
Learn about different classes of fire and the types of extinguishers used in the fire service
The booster line is as old as motorized apparatus, and during that time it has been the darling and the goat of the fire service
Fast-hardening firefighting foam may offer better firefighting properties and less environmental impact
A 1916 book on how the city worked shows how much we share, and don’t share, with past centuries
The intention of the video is to stress the importance of training and preventing future incidents
The scenario: a man crashes with his grandchild in a car seat in the backseat
Some will argue that indiscriminately cooling the approach path will adversely alter the thermal balance; here’s why it improves safety and survivability
Practicing and using the basics of PPE use and firefighting tactics are key to avoiding injury
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
Prosecutors and the defense have agreed to recommend a sentence of two years’ probation, unspecified restitution and community service
Unions representing paid firefighters argued that all firefighters, regardless of status, should be certified
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
The video series highlights real-life experiences to keep responders safe while on scene
The federal government lays out specific training and use requirements for drones, but these are hurdles fire departments can easily clear
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