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.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
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
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
Over 50 gathered to discuss disaster response and recovery options
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis for training, met friends old and new, checked out gear and vehicles, supported Ukrainian firefighters and more
UL FSRI’s research engineer was lauded for his passion for improving firefighter training and his ability to think creativity in building training programs
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Troy Gudie was instrumental in establishing the first local high school fire and EMS academy
A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
Here’s how L3Harris’s new model meets the new NFPA 1802 standard
Presenters offer insights into critical topics impacting firefighters
The training officer explains the physiological response during a mayday incident and why training that’s too difficult can build problematic habits
Download a copy of the Guide and level-up your operations by creating a culture of mayday training and designing rookie-, basic-, and advanced-level drills
Wilkes-Barre FD members returned to class with questions; “It provided timelessness,” said Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
Franklin Fire Department officials said the firefighter fell two stories from a roof at the organization’s training center
