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.
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
Professional development for the incident commander starts at the firefighter rank and continues up the training ladder
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta said the legislation should help with recruiting and staffing
“It was a new one to us,” officials from the Burlington FD said after a synthetic-material jacket overheated and ignited a pile of clothes on a bed
Hall County Fire Rescue says its divers will operate a drone that can reach depths of up to 305 meters and has a camera, a sonar system and a robotic arm
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
As so many of our challenges are not black or white, we must acknowledge the nuance and learn to make sound decisions amid ever-evolving scenarios
First things first, you can’t just BE FDNY. Get the right equipment and start training.
Firefighters must address three key issues: space to position apparatus, overhead obstructions and building access
They are two of the 22 sailors who received administrative action from the Navy after the blaze
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jake Pawlak blames the delay on inflation, high material costs and the worsening condition of on-site buildings
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
Don’t just pencil-whip that form; take the time to get it right
Developing a progressive approach to set foundational skills, then hone advanced capabilities
From setting clear expectations to sharing feedback, simple actions can go a long way to establish yourself as a trusted team member
The Long Beach Fire Department said the class was going through live fire training and the blast happened in the structure’s basement as operations began
Focus your discussions instead on when and where to mask up, how to deploy the hoseline, and what should occur in rehab
“Starting over again gives you the opportunity to see things in a new light”
ICs enjoy the confidence of firefighters during a mayday, but what is the basis for that faith?
A grand jury found that there is not enough evidence to warrant charges against anyone at the New York State Fire Academy
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Luke Cournoyer had been involved in a misconduct case with the police department, but Springfield’s city solicitor said he met all the employment criteria
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
The seconds and minutes it takes to properly check your gear are worth the time to ensure you can safely enter a structure
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