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.
High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
Extra rungs above the roofline provide added ladder visibility, safety
Valuing firefighters with a “worker” mentality – not simply degrees and test scores – is key to the long-term success of the fire service
Fostering a learning environment at work means that no one gets to be an expert and stop at that
Officials hope to eventually provide training to middle and high school students so they can familiarize themselves with the kits
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
The long-anticipated report details a wind-blown blaze of “epic proportions” that overwhelmed the region’s emergency response institutions
The Res-Q students can give basic first aid and critical care, including stopping bleeds and administering CPR
A review of basic fire development, tactical approaches and residential building construction
San Jacinto College and Houston Community College are offering programs for both careers, allowing graduates to work after testing
If the bills are signed into law, firefighters would receive additional training for proper use and handling of firefighting foams with PFAS chemicals and decontamination procedures
Aaron Zamzow explains the connection between hydration and heart attacks, how water can help improve your performance, and more
James Devane responded to a 2011 house fire that earned three New Hyde Park firefighters the Gold Medal of Valor for Devane’s and another firefighter rescue
The lawsuits accuse the county of failing to properly train dispatchers, not warning officers that errors happened and not ensuring the 911 mapping system was accurate
How to use ground padding and bridging in your rescue operation
Potential vendors should be questioned about quality, cost and relevance to the service needed by the department
Don’t let this exam end your firefighting career before it starts
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
Researchers are using vacant commercial structure to study fire behavior in effort to improve firefighter safety
Ohio rep. introduces legislation that would require firefighters to stop training with foam believed to cause health problems
The funds will be used to replace 107 outdated SCBAs and provide specialized training in responding to hazardous incidents
Chief Michael O’Brian describes the biggest risk management issues facing the fire service – and where progress can be made
Chief David Hall explains the how agencies can use NPFA 3000 to manage response efforts
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