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.
The often-overlooked and underutilized tool offers powerful support when managing large blazes
Address these two safety concerns with proper PPE whenever using a PPV fan
Sources say a firefighter allegedly designed a website to help colleagues housing actual pediatric advanced life support exam questions
The fire district signed a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the state to use portions of the closed facility, which was an all-female prison, for hands-on training
It talks about how the four were rescued and the serious injuries they suffered; it also raises questions about their equipment and training
Firefighters will visit schools and read the books to students in kindergarten through fifth grade
Tragedies like that in Roseburg, Ore. can happen anywhere; use these tips to kick-start your MCI planning so as not to be blindsided
Radio traffic between dispatch and responding units during campus shooting highlights how it’s done
In an effort to better accommodate the growing number, the fire department is currently upgrading their living quarters
Mental health is now just as important as physical health in the department’s total wellness program
Fire officials acknowledged that they tapped hydrants to fill three private pools, but did so as part of training exercises
He said the bright side of the viral news is it shows the public the compassion of first responders as they do their jobs even in serious situations
The nearby firefighter put out the fire before crews arrived on scene; no one was injured
The city plans to raze the 4-acre facility and turn it into a park at some point in the next seven years, leaving SFFD no full-service training center
Adam Brunt, 30, died when he got trapped under ice during water rescue training; the private training firm was under fire for not being regulated
Firefighters from two departments have donated more than 1,500 used car seats and trained Mexican volunteer firefighters to help them improve child safety
Volunteer fire chiefs explore if, when and how service and training levels should be pared back
Fire chiefs can stimulate inner motivation through affirmation and frequent reminders to volunteers that their service is valued
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
Firefighters who become great firefighters share these characteristics; here’s a look at why they matter
Firefighters wrestled the patient down, disarming him until police arrived; the paramedic was unharmed
Here’s how to properly inspect ropes for safety and how to train for rope rescues
Fire capt. Darren Peterson: “We do whatever we can to calm them down. The video calmed him down instantly.”
Paramedics say the plan will dilute the care they provide and prevent promotions for those who don’t cross train
There are specific things the first-arriving officer can do to improve a vehicle extrication’s outcome
Students will get certification so that they’re immediately eligible to be hired by fire departments in Detroit or elsewhere
