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 deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
The former president was instrumental in the creation of FEMA, pushing for heightened emergency response capabilities
Teresa Crisman is the recipient of the IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
After over 1,700 bogus certs were issued, Clinton Fire Chief Mike Brown said three entry-level firefighters and an engineer will have to retake exams
Fire chiefs across the state are now posed with the dilemma of whether or not their firefighters obtained legitimate certifications
Use this guide to learn which saw blades are best suited for your department’s rescue and forced-entry needs
Instead of managing a mayday call from the outside-in, crews will manage it from the inside-out
You’ve probably not spent much time thinking about responding to an aircraft fire; here’s a quick quiz to make sure you’re prepared in case of emergency
Make sure the rig is positioned to best attack the fire and not become compromised if the situation changes
With no conclusive data on if firefighter cancer prevention measures work, it begs the question if the steps are worth the effort
Not billing for EMS patient transport leaves money in the pockets of insurance companies and government programs created to pay for ambulance transport
Here’s a look at the initial steps necessary to add medical response to your volunteer fire department
TEEX official: Henry Smith didn’t just shape the fire school, he helped shape the fire service
How did you do? Don’t forget to share your results and challenge your colleagues
This fire held lessons on truss-roof dangers that the fire service ignored for decades
Like other emergencies, planning for the irate civilian will lead to a positive outcome
There are three early takeaways all fire and EMS departments can learn from in this mass-shooting incident
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
The fire service has evolved beyond firefighting, taking on roles in EMS, hazardous material mitigation, technical rescue, and now Community Risk Reduction
This “it takes a public safety village” approach to officer training is successful and repeatable in any jurisdiction
The conditions of the 15-year-old boys were unknown; officials said they were both conscious and alert
Here’s a look at what to do when an ice rescue victim cannot be seen from the surface
Some of the top clips of the month include a close call roof evacuation and firefighters rescuing a deer trapped in a fence
Managing the media and public-facing communication is a science unto itself; here’s a look at why PIOs are vital and what you can do help them
Adam Walton said victims have 45 minutes to an hour before they lose all ability to help themselves
These nine leaderships books have been voted among the best of 2016
Often the smallest fire departments face the greatest risks when it comes to transported hazardous materials; here’s one free resource that can help
Not all firefighter injuries will be prevented; planning for the inevitable is key to dealing with a firefighter on-duty injury
Ricin, a toxin from the seeds of the castor oil plant, is lethal to humans in even tiny doses
Cruz Macias’ colleagues immediately recognized his symptoms and got an ambulance to transport him to a hospital
