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.
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
How OCFA uses tabletop drills with partner agencies to coordinate preparedness for major incidents
We must not exclude low-frequency events from our training, particularly when there is the potential for such high-risk consequences
The $18M expansion of Aims Community College is expected to provide “hands-on” opportunities for first responder, criminal justice and aviation students
Five shots were fired at a Fort Worth FD training tower while 30 department personnel were training; another three shots were fired at a fire station
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
Simple ways to build collaboration among agencies and involve the community
It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
It’s vital to identify your capacity, who can help when needed, and what equipment is limited
Rebecca Booker has served as a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator, arson investigator and firefighter, and she developed the Home Safety Survey
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
Why boot camp EMT classes are the wrong answer to putting meat in the seat
Polk County Fire Rescue will hire a full-time recruiter and offer $8,000 signing bonuses plus paid paramedic training
Emotional intelligence and conflict management skills are critical components of fire service leadership
It’s up to leadership to provide the direction and all firefighters to share the expectations that volunteers need to thrive in their role
The new funding opportunities are in memory of Heather Schafer, the council’s longtime leader who died last year
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
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
