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.
High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
Listen as Gordon Graham breaks down the responsibility of supervisors in fostering the growth of those they lead
While non-fire-specific training can be beneficial, trainers who fail to understand the needs of first responders will lose their interest
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
Our approaches to MCI response and management need to evolve to reflect their increasing complexity and danger
In this tip, Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of well-written, accurate, complete, objective and timely incident reports
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
Pressurized vessels often necessitate taking a defensive position until the heat source is removed
Spokane Fire Department members have been learning to how use the pediatric resuscitation system and mobile app
Even if we haven’t done so ourselves, we certainly know someone who has – and yet we ignore this blatantly obvious issue
While a lack of focus during the daily grind is a common feature of ADHD, many people with the condition also possess the ability to “hyperfocus” during emergencies
The conference is free for public sector employees, and discussions will include retention, recruitment, 911 and more
Embrace them and thank them, then get on the ball and teach them
Fire service leaders, now is your chance to help improve FEMA’s AFG and SAFER grant programs
Listen and watch as Gordon Graham underlines the importance of first responders seeking early treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
The latest updates from attendees and exhibitors
It’s time to step up and lead, adopt the technological revolution around us, and focus on education and connection
A fourth-generation firefighter, Fort Lauderdale Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr was the first woman elected to serve as president of the IAFC
America’s firefighters were better trained and equipped for the future but ever mindful and proud of their past
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
With black, turbulent smoke chugging around them, crews assist a firefighter going head first out a broken window
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
The director of the Master of Public Safety program at the Univ. of Virginia addresses some of the leadership challenges currently facing the fire service
Don’t worry, you can still experience elements of the show from afar
The firefighters accused the city of “willful failure and refusal to pay overtime wages” associated with higher specialty pay rates
Test your ability to apply the START algorithm to a collection of simulated MCI patients
Anne Arundel County FD Fireboat 41 started taking on water amid heavy winds along Chesapeake Bay
It’s time for ICs to reevaluate the first-arriving transport options and coordination with the facilities that will receive patients
The best way to avoid analysis-paralysis during an MCI is to ‘get some of your thinking out of the way’ beforehand
