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.
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The Potter Valley Fire Department hosted water supply training with six other departments using water from ponds
The family of Dominic “Bama” Hunt, who died in a house fire in February, was present at the training as “part of the healing process”
Higher education can serve as a springboard to new fire service opportunities while complementing hands-on training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Pick your load and practice to achieve flawless execution of an essential fireground function
Chief Billy Goldfeder helps a new member deal with a lack of guidance and training from more veteran firefighters
Situational awareness and communication are critical factors when master streams are applied with firefighter working interior
The Columbus Division of Fire program launched two years ago to provide more opportunities for women and people of color
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
A step-by-step plan for rescue operations on thin and unreliable ice rescue, focusing on minimalist rigging and rapid deployment
Tips for instructing firefighters via coaching on the training ground, teaching in the classroom or virtual platform, or presenting with PowerPoint
Former Tyro Fire Chief Timothy Aaron Spivey, 40, was charged with two felony counts
LaFargeville businesses are showing support for the family of Peyton Lane S. Morse, who died following training at the state fire academy
Firefighters from the Penrhyn Engine & Hose Company VFD went to a county tax foreclosure auction to acquire the house, which has been abandoned for years
The state seeks to drastically increase its number of inmate firefighters ahead of the next fire season
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse’s relatives held signs calling the state academy “dangerous”
Exploring the many reasons fire service leaders should engage fire behavior research into tactical training
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse, 21, suffered a medical emergency while attending a training program at the state academy on March 3
Detailing the complementary nature of immersive learning with more traditional training in an academy setting
How a unique partnership created more reliable connections for fire response and training
This episode of the Smart Firefighting podcast tackles fire service risks, culture and policy impacts
With the shift indoors, many fire departments are reconsidering their balance between practical and online training
How to leverage online learning technology to manage fire department policy and standards compliance
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
How Baltimore County’s first-of-its-kind Virtual Recruit Program adapted to the pandemic
California’s Cosumnes Fire Department shares its experience incorporating virtual reality into recruit training
Schuylkill County fire recruits’ latest training focuses on fire behavior and equipment, all through an online platform purchased with CARES Act funding
Irvington Fire Department Recruit Victor Melillo, 21, was in a critical care unit for five days after the incident
Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation
Chief Goldfeder explains how to vet online trainers and how to get fire service leaders at your department to buy-in to the online training phenomenon.
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