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.
Use earplugs or earmuffs instead of trying to endure the loudness
Key reasons diversity training misses the mark – and steps to make it worth the time
Seminole County firefighters partnered with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Center for lifting techniques
Done right, forced entry is a thing of beauty; done wrong and it can endanger the entire fire operation
Bank of America has put up $10,000 for firefighter training at Seminole State College
Use assessments to strengthen your personnel and students, not fail them
When other risk factors are added, such as a structure or natural hazard, vehicle extrication becomes more complicated; here’s how to handle those situations
Know the signs of cardiac arrest and stroke and swiftly treat those symptoms
The FEMA-issued grant will be used for firefighter education and training
Other families wonder if the lack of protection when using the toxins caused cancer in their relatives
Chief John Buckman closes a chapter on his fire-service career
All five have had a major influence on how the fire service does business this year, and will certainly influence it in 2013
Driving a fire truck is one of the most important tasks, making doing it safely and effectively all the more critical
Continuing focus on recruitment, retention and leadership will be critical for the volunteer fire and EMS service in 2013
Use this video and its discussion questions to improve your firefighting capabilities
Use this video and its discussion questions to improve your firefighting capabilities
Use this video and its discussion questions to improve your firefighting capabilities
Without the proper knowledge, residents can make the fire worse by attempting to extinguish it
Pre-incident plans, proper staffing and practice make all the difference in a multi-family fire attack
Tips and strategies on how to handle and succeed while in the fire academy
To be promoted, some positions will require candidates have a certain amount of college credits
The firefighters were using the deserted mansion as training
Crews were afraid that allowing exercises to continue could spread the flames and cause injury
There is no right answer when to use either, understanding the advantages and drawbacks of both and fire behavior will lead to the right decision
The 10-week online program is developed by a local cardiologist that combines heart health, diet, exercise and stress reduction
Some volunteers say the push may result in a lower turnout for an already dwindling workforce
