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.
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
Some firefighters simply don’t take training seriously – and that’s a serious problem
To expand our perspective, we must look outside our insular ideas and accept that we may not have all the answers
A smart study plan and the discipline to stick to it will improve your firefighter written test score
While no one technique is suited for every extrication situation, one method is far better most of the time
The ultra-high pressure pump, tank and hose system fits in the back of a standard pick-up truck
The incident command structure and coordination with multiple hospitals saved lives
Beyond the top-notch education, there’s a lasting sense of fire service community that’s not replicated anywhere else
Private industry understands that incidents hit the bottom line and prevention is key; here’s how that can translate into municipal firefighting
Getting the right amount of water to the fire quickly may mean not doing what’s always been done
Andrea Manske, 23, died in a 2011 car crash; her family donated four thermal imaging cameras as well as a Smart Board for training
Prosecutors recommended a sentence of two years’ probation, an unspecified amount of fines and restitution and community service
Agencies need to take proactive steps to help responders heal and recover from traumatic-stress incidents
Download this free e-book to learn tips and best practices on how to choose the best learning management system for your department
Jonny Knutson, 28, who competed in the 155-pound lightweight division, said he wants to serve his community
How can we begin to mourn, make sense of and learn from the tragic line-of-duty death of EMT Yadira Arroyo?
Firefighter Micah Latch was looking for a house to buy nearby when he saw deputies performing CPR on a man
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
Getting water to the fire is critical; here are steps to take, and avoid, to properly feed your pumper
The Iowa Department of Public Safety notified an additional 739 firefighters in 94 departments this week that they should not have been granted certifications
Here’s a look at what to avoid and what to do to ensure you leave the interview panel with a strong last impression
Chief Jacob King spent 16 months in Afghanistan training over 600 firefighters to battle fires on multiple bases
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
Every call has the potential to be dangerous and at the same time often turn out to be nothing
Six Nations Chief Matthew Miller is keeping his civilians safe while others see skyrocketing fire deaths; he aims to help those departments
The top videos of February included some helpful extrication tips and a day in the life of a firefighter
Fire departments will need to take a lesson from corporate America’s playbook for getting the most from millennial employees
The education sector learned long ago that peer teams are a great way to head off and resolve conflict, and it’s getting some air time in the fire service
Critical decisions need to be made quickly and reliably; here’s a look at similar models used by police and the airline industry that the fire service can adapt
Here’s my list of the outside world’s best breakthroughs that have the most potential to change the fire service
