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 firefighting career field is very competitive; here’s a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage his airway?
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
FireRescue1 contributors ponder what firefighters will face next, after two years of considerable challenges
Oakland, Calif., crews swiftly attack second-floor apartment fire with efficient hoseline deployment
After a brief pause, instruction resumed during the pandemic but with changes, including virtual lectures and modified in-person labs
The team was conducting a drill and filming a volunteer recruitment video when a car drove off the marina parking lot
The facility will be used for training exercises and to house a public safety program designed to get area kids interested in becoming first responders
9/11 is the ultimate example of firefighters who took their assignment, without question, trusting their command officers, despite the risks
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
The $32 million 40-acre San Diego-area facility includes a track where fire, police and EMS personnel can practice driving emergency vehicles
Why do these systems catch on fire and how do we manage it?
The Navy warship fire highlights key themes for all fire agencies – inspections, training, command and communications
Leeb serves as chief of the Fire Academy and chair of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Five years deep is a critical point in a firefighter’s career – not a rookie nor a seasoned veteran, with plenty of growth ahead
27 people were engaged in a training exercise when part of a cave collapsed, the Sao Paulo Fire Department reported
Ron Carlson began volunteering for the Suffield Fire Department in 1971, focusing on fire safety and prevention for kids
These fire service-focused channels will increase your KSAs and even offer some entertainment value
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making
The report concludes that an inadequately prepared crew delivered an ineffective fire response at the 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
How to identify the right trainer, build a program and encourage ownership in the process
Firefighters can apply for second-semester courses, which will take place at the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus from April to September 2022
The $23.5M Roxbury facility has a decontamination room, extended apparatus bays and several training areas
All 60 members of the Ames Fire Department are on track to be EMT-certified by January
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Humans are hard-wired to share stories; we must harness this instinct and use it to better the fire service
It was the first time that state officials publicly acknowledged his death after he suffered a medical emergency while training
The chief shares his experience during his first year in the top spot and details how the department weathered the COVID-19 storm
Following the ongoing news about Peyton Morse’s death, one firefighter reflects on his personal experience with drills gone wrong
Michelle Khare documented her experience with South Metro Fire Rescue in a video that reached 1 million views in just over a week
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