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.
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
Despite long-standing scrutiny, FEMA has delivered transformative support to the fire service through programs like NFA, AFG, US&R and NERIS
Cedar City’s mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel
The fire department said the child did not need medical attention and was reunited with their parents
Participants say the program helps aspiring nurses understand the prehospital decision-making process in emergencies
Students will get hands-on career development experience while providing support to first responders
The program that trains teens between the ages of 14 and 17 is accepting new members after a few years of dormancy
Five reports capture firefighters’ life-or-death moments on the incident scene
How company officers can focus on training in a way that underscores risk management essentials
The services called for reductions in education, training and certification requirements as they face volunteer shortages
The association wants to recruit more young people to the fire service as departments across the county face a volunteer shortage
Chief Jason Caughey shares ideas for cost-effective realistic training
Video shows home engulfed in fire after being struck by a Cessna aircraft
YouTube videos showcase creativity and ingenuity of departments across the country
Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills
The NFPA’s recent proposal to add recertification has reignited the recertification debate
From staying positive to engaging with the broader fire community, the key to survival lies within
An argument to take ownership of emergencies, with a “go-now/go-later” mentality
Google spinoff Waymo released a 14-minute training video instructing emergency personnel how to handle their automated vehicles
A Fire Protection Research Foundation report offers a potential CE model for the fire service
How to host your own training exercise in order to save on costs and engage all members
The training is a requirement of Senate Bill 376 that states employing agencies must provide educational training related to mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation and treatment
How departments can incorporate informal training ideas into a more structured program
Preplanning the contents and building construction, while performing walk-throughs and training, builds confidence in responding to these low-frequency events
Joe Kratochvil outlines preparation, training and safety considerations for these high-risk incidents
The departments hope to make training on identifying patients with dementia a requirement
The high school senior hopes the plush toys and dolls will comfort children going through traumatic situations
Training on proper use can help reduce the risk of injury and even cancer
Identifying the myriad options – including AFG and SAFER grants – to secure funding for your department’s unique training needs
The Anthony Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund Award, which honors a paramedic who was shot and killed, was presented to Kenneth Brown Jr. by Jackson’s mother
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
