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.
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Suspensions were chosen because the firefighters had not been trained on how to handle a violent situation
The fire department not only welcomes older candidates, but they seek them out over younger firefighters
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
The report doesn’t make clear if a pre-plan was just not shared with other responding agencies or if one didn’t exist
Falling numbers and aging staffs pose an escalating risk to people and property
The fire department voluntarily closed its doors last February after several complaints were voiced
The cut would affect nine training schools, cutting money for operational costs, instructor’s payroll, utility costs and facilities maintenance
National Academy of Ambulance Compliance launches Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer training and certification
Assistant Chief Donald Boyer, 82, suffered a heart attack; he is recovering at home
The chief, who is also the soccer coach, started CPR and revived the boy; he was taken to the hospital and will be OK
The death of a firefighting student during an ice-rescue exercise raises “many disturbing questions that must be answered”
The company increased its prices dramatically and will make efforts to save lives much more difficult without the rebate
The chief and Capt. Gene Shealy set six specific goals; read them below to help recruit and retain volunteers at your department
The death of a Canadian firefighter trainee raises serious issues about how to improve firefighter safety at privately operated training classes
The fire chief brought back the program, which had fizzled for lack of interest, to give his four boys something positive to do
The death knell has sounded for many a good-intentioned resolution; here are promises to improve your career that you can and should keep
The mother of a 7-year-old murdered in the house turned it over to firefighters for training and to remove it from the face of the earth
Training should be in a safe environment for students; here are eight components to look for when choosing a private training company
The Canadian private fire and rescue training industry has come under scrutiny after firefighter trainee Adam Brunt died last week during an ice-training exercise
The department spent about $100,000 on 112 protective vests and helmet sets to better prepare for active-shooter situations
The order comes in the wake of the deadly smoke incident aboard a Metro train last month
“Find the most cantankerous old firefighter and follow and hang on every word.”
One suggestion is to reimburse current members for training expenses and to pay new members for completing the courses
An NFA course teaches fire chiefs about the five power types and offers eight steps to bringing about the change they want
Following last month’s deadly smoke incident, D.C. fire officials revealed that less than half the department has special training