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.
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas suffered burns to 45% of his body in a house fire where conditions quickly changed, leading to a flashover
Vancouver police instructors trained Clark County firefighters on how to respond safely in command vehicles
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
The Stockton Fire Department plans to train more of its firefighters as paramedics through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
The Cedar Falls City Council approved a controversial fire department plan to transition to one that includes cross-trained public safety officers
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
A fundraiser has been set up to help support the fire sergeant and his family
Part 2 – It’s critical to train in actual stairwells to understand the mental and physical requirements of these operations
Four steps to help your team develop a sound confined space rescue plan
More than 30 first responders participated in a course to learn the basics of communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
Town leaders decided not to reverse the chief’s raise so long as he passes his EMT certification test next month
Firefighters and EMS providers in San Diego County will learn how to spot and help victims of sex and labor trafficking
Struggling to keep up with skills may signal that the firefighter’s commitments have exceeded what they can realistically maintain
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
The bill would provide preventative training and improve access to workers’ compensation for PTSD and other mental health conditions
A county animal response team taught participants pet first aid and how to use pet oxygen masks
The carry mimics fireground movements that frequently result in slips and falls or injuries, such as pulled muscles
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
What firefighters need to know about the features of the FCC and how to properly train on lobby control
The Journeyman Conference provided knowledge and resources to firefighters from rural areas and included firefighter training and mental health talks
Burpees work the arms, back, abs, hamstrings and chest while also giving you a great cardio workout
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
The new FSRI Fire Safety Academy offers science-based courses to firefighters at no cost
Chronicling 50 years of change – and challenging the current generation to consider what’s next
By positioning the weight in front of the body, the goblet squat shifts the focus from the back to the core, building strength where firefighters need it the most
Free online and instructor-led trainings educate firefighters about flammability and toxicity risks associated with new refrigerants
The NFPA seeks to educate firefighters about the potential hazards associated with a new class of sustainable refrigerants
New firefighters receive little training on fire prevention messages before being asked to deliver presentations and take action in the field
You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim
Planks help strengthen firefighters’ core muscles and protect their back and shoulders
Former Firefighter Tate Robinson says he used his past experience as a first responder to handle the emergency
