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.
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
Federal funding allows for new, state-of-the-art simulation training in EMS for fire and EMS personnel in Gearhart
The lawsuit claims the former Decatur Fire & Rescue trainee was injured when another firefighter walked on plywood that was placed on the back of her neck
Becoming a great leader is a journey of many moments pieced together; here’s some of the most impactful ones for success
Two firefighters died fighting a fire in a brownstone two years ago; federal investigators say the department bears some responsibility
This deep-hole rescue scenario illustrates how to approach rescues that often can’t be trained for
Answering these questions provides a blueprint for a quality process and product implementation into the EMS agency
The attorney general filed charges against the water treatment plant manager at the fire academy
Two recruits were given instructor-only test banks as a study guide for an EMT test; one recruit had taken pictures of test questions
Not everyone has a dedicated training facility and those departments need extra planning to avoid injuring firefighters
The massive recruitment drive and marketing campaign addressed the fire service’s gender imbalance
The program teaches teens basic EMS skills in an attempt to increase diversity in local fire and EMS departments
The bag valve mask obscured the victim’s face while his firefighter son performed CPR
Firefighters from across the country call for changing the protocol that prohibits certified medical first responders from using epinephrine
Robert Mauck said he got out alive because his training worked and paid off in dire circumstances
A recent state law allows paramedics to use an EpiPen, but not certified medical first responders
Between order and delivery, there’s plenty a fire officer can do to prepare the crew for their new baby
The average time needed to access a victim in a hoarder’s home is one hour and 20 minutes; the typical average is five minutes
The students’ online efforts are among the thousands of crowdfunding campaigns being used for high school-related help
Fire chiefs need to foster opportunities for incident commanders to develop their situational awareness skills through training and experience
There are many skill sets to keep sharp in order to be a successful firefighter; here’s some skills our readers are working on improving
A task that is hard for some may be easier for others; here’s what our readers had to say
Officers teach situational awareness and principles of “Run, Hide, Fight”
They were reassigned to duties away from patient care and will undergo additional training while an investigation is conducted
The 6-year-old taught firefighters words like “firefighter,” “interpreter” and “stop, drop and roll”
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