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 same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
No matter which your department uses, it’s essential to keep messages clear when seconds count
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Focus on defined instructor requirements, limited exposure time and EMS availability
Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
Ohio Western Reserve Joint Fire District Chief David Comstock urged increased funding for grants and safety programs to support hazmat training for firefighters
Company officers can stop a smoldering fire from turning inferno; they just need the right set of skills
Matthew Smith died from complications of an apparent medical incident that he suffered during the event, Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services said
The retired FDNY battalion chief underscores that while being into the job is great, finding balance in your life ultimately makes you a better firefighter
Lessons from one year navigating mid-level leadership
Community Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Nahit Oral’s body will be flown back to his native country of Turkey
Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme “Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?”
The Springfield City Council and association leaders hope the project highlights the unique challenges of calls involving people with dementia
The company also plans to expand its Operation Awareness and Response program, which trains first responders on responding to rail incidents
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We can’t eliminate collapse dangers, but we can mitigate some risk by studying building construction and rapid-fire events
Your fire department has invested in the power; now it’s time to show off responsible use of the new technology
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
Lake Mills Fire Department Chief Todd J. Yandre was in the fire service for 42 years and was a fire instructor for 18 years
Daniel Lamothe became “medically distressed” and was treated immediately, according to Santa Cruz County
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
“David White is someone many people looked up to,” said Ernest Upchurch, chaplain for the Bryan Fire Department
EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work “touched the lives of thousands worldwide”
Six traits and behaviors are common among successful leaders
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
Volunteer leaders must dare to do something different in the recruitment and retention of fire department members
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders
Firefighter Sandra Hoffman from Halle, Germany, will join the Savannah Fire Department, and a SFD member will travel to Germany in 2024
Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
