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.
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Supporters say Cop City, the nickname for the training center, which has been the scene of violent protests and a fatal shooting, will boost training, recruitment and retention
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
Two incidents, decades apart, highlight the risks of operating near this dangerous compound
Gordon Graham recommends responders be vigilant and on the lookout for kids left in hot vehicles during warmer months
Are you truly ready for your next “smell of gas” call? Gordon Graham reminds you to appreciate the risk and prepare
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
The Myrtle Beach (S.C.) training chief talks go/no-go decision-making, plus creating a culture that prioritizes action
This new course shares tactical considerations from research that can be employed to minimize occupant and firefighter exposures
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore firefighters use a simulator to add to their firefighting training and firefighter safety
Go/no-go decisions are often the toughest for ICs managing expanding incident types
If you have a problem with the tactics in another organization, get over it, get over yourself and move on
Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Informed decision-making must occur before, during and after the incident
Gain insight into how go/no-go situations are resolved by ICs and how you can level-up your own decision-making skills
Poor communications and an abandoned hoseline among several factors during a fire in Berwick
As busy as “chiefing” can be these days, tactical firefighting chief-level training is more relevant now than ever
The drill required Saugus and Revere firefighters to tow a pair of booms into a particular position to contain an oil spill further up the river and redirect it to the shore
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Chief Marc Bashoor tests Tesla’s virtual reality training that simulates fire attack on a residential garage fire
The Salisbury (N.C.) division chief shares the origins of his training focus, his personal evolution on the job, and what it means to be “combat ready”
Elevate the NFPA standard with pooled experiences from instructors to create forward-thinking, modern fireground training
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
By the end of May, every firefighter in Chattanooga will have completed online training about xylazine, a sedative veterinary drug, based on information from the DEA
The Anchorage Fire Department has limited wildfire equipment, and it’s nearly impossible to get a fire engine up some roads
Highlighting the best moments of the show, from memorable “hallway run-ins” to attention-getting exhibits and non-stop special events
Chief Goldfeder offers guidance related to command centers, scenario-based training and gut feelings
