Education & Training
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An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
Concord firefighters, the county bomb squad and the FBI drilled to refine resource use and response tactics for complex hazardous-materials events
Four Sauk Valley departments completed a two-day workshop to standardize incident command, strengthen mutual-aid fireground leadership and reinforce NIOSH safety practices
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
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Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
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Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
It’s time to promote and support NFA classes among your members
Detailing the process from training to application
This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
As veteran crews retire, the next wave is looking for mentorship, so stop blaming and start training
Areas of focus included reproductive health, hydration, fitness and optimal performance
The Kansas City Fire Department previously relied on on-the-job training from an FAO passed down to a firefighter
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
Planning to serve your community? It starts with quality firefighter training.
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
Not enough hours in the day? Try these tips to get you back on track
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Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
The system is versatile, easy and fast to develop, and safe for swiftwater rescue of multiple victims
Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
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