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.
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
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
Part 2 – Ask key questions about training and certifications, mutual aid, relationship-building and your own family
Tips for every chief officer, whether supervising personnel or projects, or aiming for the top spot
The decision was driven by several factors, including the loss of a grant funding the academy and a hiccup in the timing of last year’s civil service exam
Hunterdon County will break ground on a new four-story, 5,500-square-foot burn facility to replace the current facility deemed “near its end of life”
Company officers represent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions
An independent analysis of the Lewiston Fire Department suggests modernizing its administrative and promotional structure, expanding training and addressing a less-than-ideal dispatch call time
Achieving a culture of stellar service among firefighters requires multifaceted approach and capacity to care
Learn your learning style, focus on fitness, and understand your place on the incident scene
Former Halesite Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Sarah Apgar invented the Steel Hose to help fill a gap in strength training
The Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for children of first responders, is named after the 5-year-old daughter of a Detroit firefighter and cop
When it comes to hands-on training, what do you look forward to the most? Live-fire evolutions? Aspects of technical rescue scenarios?
Fire departments must design a new paradigm for their future existence – one more focused on prevention
Don’t get caught empty-handed at the scene, consuming precious seconds returning to the truck for tools
Tampa Fire Rescue will conduct an internal investigation into “allegations of misconduct and a lack of supervisory oversight associated with the misconduct”
A fire service Stockdale course would require minimal changes to the Naval War College’s “Foundations of Moral Obligation,” using the best models of human beings under pressure
As more mid-rises go up, firefighters increasingly need a way to safely exit a window or balcony
A majority of Rockport firefighters had threatened to quit due to conflicts over leadership and training
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