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.
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training
A series of legislation would improve access to firefighter training for high school students
The pair initiated CPR on the woman, who was experiencing a cardiac event
Chad Costa and Scott Orr discuss the question, “Do firefighters with skills but no degree have less worth?”
Find ways to prove your worth, cut where you can, and maintain the safety of your members
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
The association plans to hold a virtual version of its flagship event the same weekend
When cutting expenditures, be careful you don’t put your patients and agency at risk
Akron Fire Lt. Russell Brode, former president of IAFF Local 330, is remembered as an advocate for firefighter safety
With no time to celebrate his achievement, FDNY Probationary EMT Kevin Gordon, the valedictorian of his class, hit the ground running after COVID-19 put the FDNY to the test
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
Aerials have been designed with various layers of safety – and outriggers are one of them
Working every day to improve your knowledge, skills and attitude earns your right to wear the patch
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
Firefighters will train at their assigned stations using online classes and training materials
A non-profit School Emergency Response Coalition is equipping students with life-saving emergency response training and equipment
The NAC ultimately determines the issues that CFSI addresses on Capitol Hill
The kit helps agencies navigate the complexities of returning to full operations and prepare for other significant events during the pandemic
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
Embrace new technology, but make sure it fits your organization
Four former prisoners who completed the 18-month program have been hired as firefighters, per the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Video shows techniques that rely on common equipment, resources available at departments; no fancy gizmos required
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to fine the city for reported violations involving three airport firefighters including one who allegedly falsified training logs
New Rochelle Fire Capt. Andrew DiMaggio, 57, was a fire instructor in Westchester County and a 31-year fire service veteran
Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski explains how to effectively coach ICs at fire scenes, and shares some first fire do’s and don’ts
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
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