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.
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Corona Engine 2 firefighters were applying water to disrupt ceiling tiles and check for fire overhead moments before the collapse
West Sacramento Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran and Clarksburg Fire Protection District volunteer, died during a training session
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
How to conduct an effective AAR that will contribute to the health and growth of the organization
When Chief Richard Ganci took over the behavior health program at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, there was no guidebook. So, he and his team wrote one.
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
A 10-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire Department suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise
Prepare for a higher fuel load, increased potential for victims, and a larger search field
Biennial event offers a network of support, education and training to empower women and elevate the fire service
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Why are we afraid of putting a stopwatch to performance?
What Firefighters Want survey respondents highlighted the need for clear career paths and reimbursement for training
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
On National Read a Book Day, firefighters have the chance to recharge and refocus with powerful reads that sharpen tactics, build leadership, and inspire service
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Learn about arson dog training, programs, capabilities, years of service, and some famous arson dogs
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
Even when fewer hands are on scene, ground ladders must remain a priority
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
The opportunities to advance our knowledge and skills are all around us; you just have to be open to them
Amid a revolving door of new members, it can become tiresome to repeat the same training over and over, but we must dig deep and keep teaching
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
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