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.
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
Much like directors guide actors, chief officers can direct members to display positive interactions that reflect well on the department
Water supply impacts interior ops, exposure protection, the public’s view of the fire department, and liability concerns
Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
How firefighters should handle a fire in a suspected non-certified building with solar panels
12 strategies for laying a foundation for a rewarding career while onboarding new employees
There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
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
