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.
A Bayville firefighter and Army veteran died the day after mandatory training
“I don’t think you can ever be prepared for something like this” East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said about the fiery derailment
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Inspections save lives in very real, specific ways, often because of lessons learned through unimaginable loss
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
Large events test your system before the first call. This checklist helps fire and EMS leaders stage resources, align command and prepare for rapid escalation.
A simple three-step approach helps company officers identify what’s known, uncover blind spots and use fresh perspectives to improve decisions on the fireground
Focus on the core competencies that prevent small errors from becoming fatal ones
What firefighters need to know about vehicle weight and rescue struts
Tree strike injuries and evacuation-time modeling are shaping smarter tactics and faller deployment on the fireline
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
Bartenders, hotel workers and taxi drivers who serve as volunteer firefighters run drills to prepare for protecting Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island
The new Quick Response Unit designation allows Ferndale firefighters to respond to medical calls and reduce long ambulance wait times in their rural community
Teaching firefighters in a classroom has never been an easy proposition, but there are ways to create an engaging learning experience
The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association is honoring Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder with its George Steele Media Award
The report urges departments to match tactics to conditions, identify isolation points, reinforce survival training and strengthen command, communication and risk management on the fireground
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
As urban settings grow more complex, modular training structures offer fire departments greater flexibility than traditional container props
A weeklong Crisis Intervention Team course in Elkhart County trained 26 first responders in de-escalation, suicide prevention and responding to behavioral health emergencies
Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments will be able to expand hands-on training and improve public safety across the Sauk Valley
Two Longview firefighters are recounting the rare high-angle rescue that brought two hot air balloon riders safely down from more than 900 feet after the balloon struck a tower
What you do next matters more than being passed over for promotion
The newest state-of-the-industry project focuses on firefighter training
FOOLS is one of the most visible firefighter organizations in North America, known for its emphasis on tradition, training and fireground competence