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.
Follow these tips for a fun and engaging open house during fire prevention week
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
Building resilience within our members so they trust that the fire service is still the career for them, even as it evolves
The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District rescued two teenagers who fell through the ice near the department’s water rescue training drill
The kit includes information on building FSRI’s Hose Stream Prop and a variety of lessons
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
It starts with a strong focus on individual roles, team empowerment, and honing leadership skills among your department’s “influencers”
Use these terms when you’re playing the first viral internet sensation of the year
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
Texas Firefighter Josh Bardwell details his time working with the Africa Fire Mission in Kenya and how the experience changed his world view
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
What the data shows about how, when and why mayday incidents occur, plus the 16 most common phrases heard on the radio prior to a mayday call
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills
A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response
While self-rescue drills are vital, so too is mayday prevention training focused on fire dynamics, building construction, case studies and technology
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
Your job is to make sure that you have put all the pieces in place to address a mayday before, during and after the incident
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
The Center is offering no-cost regional cancer seminars for firefighters
Download your copy of the Guide, featuring a BC’s mayday experience, mayday training resources, and guidance for running command at a mayday event
The state fire academy has replaced the plywood box in which Morse suffered a medical emergency with a mask-confidence training prop
If some people are all in and others can only give the bare minimum, then it’s time to review your organization’s structure and consider a new system
Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
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Assistant Chief Frank Leeb details crews’ ‘Herculean effort’ to prevent additional deaths and injuries, and underscores the importance of training
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
Five steps to establish a solid track record, plus key legal and ethical issues to consider
As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000
Penny Leaver lost her job in 2020 and was having serious health issues. Now she is a volunteer firefighter
The show, rescheduled twice before due to COVID-related travel restrictions, will no longer launch in 2022
It’s time for some tough love: They signed up to be a firefighter, and now they have to follow a ‘Behavioral Rental Agreement’
