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.
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
This unique mayday drill is highly realistic and physically demanding
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
Miami-Dade County’s Chief of Public Safety said the training was not a department-sanctioned event
Austin firefighters train to fight wildfires amid urban sprawl
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
The Pittsburgh fire chief offers guidance for fixing the leadership troubles highlighted in the What Firefighters Want survey
Simulation training from the Chippewa Valley Technical College helps Eau Claire firefighters improve their EMS skills
Part think tank and part policy incubator, the CPSE Center for Innovation will encompass five programs
Video shows four ways a driver supported engine and truck crews
In the meantime, we must work with partner agencies to develop a workable plan to contain and move the electric car
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority in Wyoming, shares tips for creating a strong command culture
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
Firefighters are looking to their supervisors for improved communication, support and empowerment, and training and professional development opportunities
Active shooter training at Minnesota State University tested the response of several agencies
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Being aggressive requires a specific set of responsibilities
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Use the ADULTS acronym to make the right selection on scene
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos died after falling through the floor of a burning home in rural Rock Falls
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Can you guess the No. 1 fire movie for firefighters? (Spoiler alert: It’s not ‘Backdraft’)
Fort Myers Fire Department officials plan to make Nathaniel Lee Wilcox an honorary firefighter
The purpose of the challenge is to improve relationships between dive teams from law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies
Reviewing how to initiate VEIS and step-by-step procedures for conducting this essential operation
Here’s how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
There are hundreds of acronyms in the fire service, but these two are a must for fireground operations
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