Education & Training
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Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Feedback, active listening and personal connections are critical to crew cohesion
Training, communication and safety mindsets show mixed results, but simple steps can set crews on the path to greatness
Departments that regularly conduct AARs are well-positioned to streamline their performance and increase their margin of safety
It’s hard to make change when everyone at the department has the same last name
What to do when the training chief blows off your idea for enhanced MCI training following a major incident
Corner positioning often maximizes the resources of the device
The key to resolving a potential discrimination claim is a policy addressing lengthy absences irrespective of the reason for the absence
Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue’s Station 4 boasts an underground SAR training area and a gym, as well as a fire pit and barbecue area
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines a community risk reduction plan departments can follow to protect at-risk populations
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
Before you start checking boxes, focus first on building your team and fostering crew cohesion
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of police and fire cooperation at incident scenes
Rescue crews face multiple challenges, including what to do if a person is uncooperative or if they attempt to jump from the stainless-steel net
The AAR on the death of Frederick County Battalion Chief Joshua Laird suggests revising SOPs to provide strategies for basement fires
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
FOMO got you down? Follow along with tweets of the general sessions, exhibit hall floor, award winners and educational sessions
Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
More than 70 people applied, but the enrollment was limited to 25
The Evansville Fire Department Training Division suddenly found itself with two high-rise buildings at its disposal for countless training evolutions
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A snapshot of the national, state and local requirements needed to advance in the fire service
Leaders should encourage members to merge, even pass on occasion, as they accelerate on the highway to success
Fuel loads, overhead storage and exposure concerns make garage fires anything but ordinary
Leaders at less-active firehouses must strike a balance between training and downtime for crews
The move could signal that criminal charges are being considered in the death of the 21-year-old who had a medical emergency at New York State Fire Academy
Among the many, many acronyms used by firefighters, two stand out as critical to an efficient and successful response; learn more and test your knowledge
Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
The program would require legislative approval and could include $4,000 bonuses to first responders with bachelor’s degrees
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
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