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.
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
The system is versatile, easy and fast to develop, and safe for swiftwater rescue of multiple victims
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
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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
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“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
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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
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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
Lt. Bassel Ibrahim shares a personal story of a nearly failed rescue attempt rooted in unrealistic training
Changes include boosting maximum grant awards from $15,000 to $20,000 and establishing an education certification management system
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The Hawk Regional Training Center will include a tower, emergency vehicle operations course, USAR facilities, and aircraft rescue training
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The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
When wedges are used correctly, there’s often very little force needed to create a large enough door gap
Five years after the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, first responders have access to a 50,000-square-foot high-tech tactical training center
How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed
Now is the time for us to start thinking of command as a multi-person staffed function, just like we staff our other units
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state’s fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
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