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.
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District used a donated farmhouse for months of realistic training, ending with a controlled burn
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute to run controlled burn experiments and conduct interviews, revealing gaps in training plans, policies and PPE education
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
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
Niagara Falls firefighters say it is only a matter of time before they are called upon
Fire, EMS and police personnel in Owensboro received hands-on MVC safety 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
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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
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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
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