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.
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes
A cautionary tale for fire service personnel who are just starting in their careers
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics
The carmaker’s program is said to include instruction and best practices on how to handle emergency situations with EVs
“[Row homes] are dangerous because we have basements; we have concealed spaces, such attics,” said Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Kelleher
Alicia A. Monahan served with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS and the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association
So far, 62 of the Terre Haute Fire Department’s 150 firefighters are trained in swift water rescue, with classes ongoing
Check out this list of books to help launch your station’s leadership library so all members can access great content any time
He served in many leadership roles, lectured throughout the U.S. states and Canada, and wrote or co-authored 14 textbooks
Chesterfield Fire and EMS released findings from its internal investigation, and NIOSH is continuing its inquiry
15 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
Rep. Torren Ecker said he sponsored the bill to address staffing shortages at volunteer departments
Physically demanding work performed over extended periods of time can lead to mental fatigue, impacting situational awareness
Preplan your escape routes, and consider your options to flee, hide or fight back
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
First responders not only face “D-Drivers” but also cognitively blinded drivers distracted by the flashing lights
Crews can become so accustomed to the routines of patient care that tasks become automatic, with reduced communications and overall scene awareness
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
The job of a company officer is not easy, but these tips can help you start off on the right foot
The decision isn’t always so simple, particularly with buildings involving many occupants
Stephen A. Feron was the second member of his family to lead the Hauppauge Fire Department
The fire department is recruiting volunteers to be taught team coordination, preparedness, first aid and light search and rescue skills
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Special Operations Deputy Chief Raymond Downey was an expert on building collapses and technical rescues
