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.
New London firefighters partnered with the Southern Connecticut State University’s Center of Excellence on the Autism Spectrum for training on engagement and de-escalation techniques
Firefighters from New Kensington’s four companies trained on operations inside a mid-rise apartment building
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
A firefighter’s job is to mitigate damage and never make something worse than it already is
Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety
The four-minute video made its way on YouTube
Training for rehab in large- or medium-size events can prepare the crew for a real emergency
The division chief is accused running training classes under the auspices of the fire department and pocketing the money
Photographer Tod Seelie was at the scene to capture these stunning photos
Follow a prescribed rescue sequence and prepare immediately upon arrival for a go rescue when a vehicle is in icy water
R.I. fire recruits go through rigorous ladder training to build confidence with heights
Understanding building construction is more than memorizing the five types; it’s about knowing the different characteristics to gain an advantage
This extrication training video takes firefighters through the steps of extricating victims from a Tesla Model S electric vehicle
Holland, Mich. officials got it right when they abandoned plans to merge departments
Getting the hose off the truck and ready for water is key to a quick knockdown; here are five variations worth a close look
Just because the crew has decades on the department doesn’t make them above being led; in fact, it’s quite the opposite
This multi-story, row-house fire is complicated by its proximity to other structures and older construction
We took to Facebook to ask our fans how they studied for EMT exam success
Practicing and knowing the basics can keep you from being that engine-company-fail video
By turning students into instructors, they will retain far more information than in a lecture setting