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.
Do you know how to teach? Rethinking fire service instruction and leadership
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
If you can’t answer “yes” to these questions, it’s time to level up your training
The San Francisco assistant chief shares tactical tips for dominating the fire so it has no chance of victory
If you’re looking for a powerful lesson for all ranks in your agency, it might be time to consider a staff ride
NVFC urges fire and EMS personnel to review the proposed standard, understand its potential impact on their communities and prepare their comments for OSHA
Clackamas Fire District uses grant funding for training its firefighters and paramedics in various high-stress situations
Rockford firefighters and the Illinois Fire Service Institute joined together to create a skills event for fire department cadets
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) Fellowship recipients’ research focuses on the occupational health and safety of firefighters
All of these questions would be asked as “What would you do if ... " questions
Here are some common (and two uncommon) questions you may encounter on a typical entry-level oral board
Firefighting is a tough business, and firefighters — more than most other professionals — need to possess a multitude of skills and talents
Size-up reports are an essential part of effective fireground operations – and can save firefighter lives
Defensive mode means positioning farther away from the scene to avoid the collapse zone
Look for these nine traits when evaluating which firefighters have the potential to move up in the ranks
What matters most is that we continue to work on ourselves every day – these rules can help us stay on track
Here’s how to avoid common vehicle rescue mistakes and get the most out of our extrication tools
Rip and blitz challenges: Use your cutter/spreader for car side removal extrication
Focus on new tools and techniques, but don’t ignore the strategic big picture
It’s time to go beyond the free-flowing storytelling to maximize our after-action reviews
Setting the right objectives during firefighter training is the key to reaching them
Key focus areas include after-action reviews, expectation-setting, daily learning opportunities and openness to difficult conversations
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours
Recommended books for entertainment or professional development
The SSD crew shares tips for how departments can maximize this year’s training event, June 16-22
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart
Follow the SROVT principles – solid, realistic, ongoing, verifiable training – to develop strong incident commanders
In this tip, Gordon Graham reminds first responders not to go on autopilot when it comes to completing training requirements, because “lives depend on it”
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
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