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.
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
Most of these skill-building exercises can be used year-round and with minimal cost and equipment
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
“It just goes to show that water rescue is important,” Fly Creek Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Jess Lanza said
A flaw in the new good-conduct credit program caused some inmates’ sentences to be lengthened rather than cut short
The names of the state’s first 10 Black firefighters are memorialized on a plaque at the location of former Engine Company No. 9 in Richmond
Minor injuries were reported after a multi-department competitive drill event in Merrick, with firefighters from several other New York towns participating
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
Veteran Fla. firefighter tells campaign supports “If they can see it they can be it”
James Hedrick of Fairfax County showed perseverance during COVID-19 and excellence in training staff
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
Working side-by-side highlights that personal perceptions of others’ job duties can be limited and skewed
Four ways fire departments can continue the landslide of positive and productive behaviors to protect our members
Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Mentorship and information-sharing are invaluable among generational transitions
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
The Ricardo Torres Jr. scholarship was created from a $50,000 donation to the City of New Haven by Lt. Samod Rankins
The National Registry announced the suspension of Distributive Education limits for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMRs due for recertification next year
Agencies across the country are sharing their resources, activities for post-incident physical and psychological health
Let’s do this: MCIs, hose stretch, RIT, size-up and more
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
INTERSCHUTZ USA will bring the world’s best in fire and EMS training, equipment and technology to Philadelphia in October 2021
Critical questions to ask about who is training your members and how it aligns with your department’s needs
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
Download the eBook to learn the story of one crew’s dramatic rescue of several children, a back-to-basics look at VEIS, and a training officer’s guide to primary search training
How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do about a fire chief who loves the title but is out of the loop on tactics
The helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Leesburg International Airport; no survivors found
It’s vital that the IC and the company officer share a knowledge of tactics, plus each other’s abilities and training level
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
