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 Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being will be a consolidation of research on the risks firefighters face
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Justin Tallett, a former Army medic who completed a stint in Afghanistan in 2012, brushed off praise, saying he simply relied on his training and instincts
Fire prevention is the best path to a safer future; how we watch fire porn needs to change
Most states accept military firefighting certifications, some with additional training requirements; here’s why those states that don’t should
Amir Johnson, 19, is just eight months into his career as a firefighter; it was the first time he carried someone out of a fire
He said he was glad to help and that it was one of those moments where he was in the right place at the right time
Knowing the roles of different on-scene leaders will help the tactical officer keep the crew safe
Until prevention becomes as much of a turn on as fire porn, we will not fulfill our mission to protect lives and property
Given their head start and building construction style, fast-food restaurant fires are dangerous; here are six firefighter safety questions
The girls watched a real fire set in a simulated bedroom built for the fire camp program
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about why you should never freeze out groups in the fire service in their leadership lesson segment
In order to successfully transition from company line officer to a chief officer, a firefighter needs to develop the skills earned through formal education
With an understanding of these basic rules, any firefighter can assist landing a helicopter
Take command of this residential attic fire and make decisions based on a 360 size up and crew availability
In addition to the half-million dollar grant for training, the department has a $110,000 grant for new radios
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about what happens in those critical first few moments on arrival at a motor vehicle accident
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter
The fire department proposed hiring 15 personnel and five ambulances to take over EMS services and reduce costs
The human resources parts of the text can be the hardest; knowing the content and practicing scenarios will help
The board made 27 recommendations to prevent future disasters; fire officials said they have enhanced their training
Fire Chief Peter Brown said it was not his intention to snub the volunteers; others see it as a slap in the face
With the increased expectations and the fast pace of change, fire officers must keep current or get left behind; here are four areas to focus on
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about Capt. Elizabeth Cascio, the first female to serve as executive officer to the FDNY commissioner
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