Education & Training
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NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
Moses Lake and Grant County firefighters practice search, hose advances, wall breaches and ventilation while strengthening coordination amid staffing challenges
Investigators found that compromised size-up, poor risk/benefit decisions, weak crew integrity and missed 911 information all contributed to the Leonardtown incident
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Troy Gudie was instrumental in establishing the first local high school fire and EMS academy
A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
Here’s how L3Harris’s new model meets the new NFPA 1802 standard
Presenters offer insights into critical topics impacting firefighters
The training officer explains the physiological response during a mayday incident and why training that’s too difficult can build problematic habits
Download a copy of the Guide and level-up your operations by creating a culture of mayday training and designing rookie-, basic-, and advanced-level drills
Wilkes-Barre FD members returned to class with questions; “It provided timelessness,” said Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
Franklin Fire Department officials said the firefighter fell two stories from a roof at the organization’s training center
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Former Odessa Fire Rescue Chief John Alvarez responded to claims made by an attorney hired to re-investigate the 2022 incident
Tips for enhancing your live-fire training, focusing on factors like ALS transport, hoseline deployment, gpms, interior and exterior safety officers, and more
It can be VERY realistic without being dangerous; you just need the right instructors
Some simple, even clever, ways to address the disconnect
“As we all know, CPR saved my life earlier this year,” Hamlin said at the event. “Ever since, I’ve just always wanted to do my part in raising awareness and the importance of CPR.”
Managing generational differences is difficult, but there are ways to bring a group together to function as a team
The selected women will be trained as part of the National Park Service’s Women in Fire Program
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
