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.
Former Miami-Dade firefighters face allegations of a cover-up after a deadly training exercise, with one falsely reporting to 911 that everyone was safe before admitting two were trapped
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
The injured Watertown firefighter, identified as Peyton Morse, 21, remains in critical but stable condition
To be competent in the profession is a skill; compliance will always be a choice
The New York State Professional Firefighters Association raised concerns about the circumstances of the incident
A sample self-guided program serves as a model for new firefighters learning the ins and outs of life safety-focused NFPA 1035
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
Research shows the physiological impacts of training in realistic conditions to prepare the body for the job
Spotlighting the various types of educational tools to emerge during a new era of fire service training
Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1 Firefighter John Jonker Sr., 80, collapsed shortly after returning home from duty on Feb. 10
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
Plan ahead and think proactively for safe, effective use of multiple aerial devices
Shelby County Fire Department Lt. Terry Watts, 51, served with the department for 15 years and trained many of its members
The list of resources includes training videos, a skills checklist and information about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Volunteers have lives beyond our station walls, and we cannot force them to all have the same level of commitment and passion
Performance improvement plans can help you create a path to success for struggling members
Officials from at least one of the departments that arrived to put out the fire said they were not a part of any training exercise
An internal investigation by the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department cleared the expelled firefighters of misconduct and raised criticism of the training center’s policies
Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
Go beyond checking boxes and work to advance the department’s mission and vision
This downloadable eBook reviews the training and tactics associated with each of these dynamic fireground scenes, underscoring firefighter safety, the role of command, and the tools needed to get the job done
Video shows FDNY crews using ground ladders instead of aerial to rescue people from burning building
From the classroom to the training ground, Marc Bashoor offers a 30,000-foot look at what to expect if you want to become a firefighter
Get a glimpse into rookie life, plus a value set that helps firefighters succeed in the industry
Breaking down key factors involved in getting into a fire academy, the differences among the types of academies, and how you can set yourself up for success
Plus learn tips for what chiefs are looking for in new recruits as well as the importance of public trust
Authorities are working to recover the Salem Fire Department boat, which sank in the Willamette River with three firefighters on board
The National Fire Protection Association said it has already started to increase training on extinguishing electric vehicle fires
The University of California, Davis Fire Department offered its EMS utility vehicle as a solution for relocating on-campus residents
