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.
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
Consider your department’s staffing, resources and protocols when implementing firefighter training and policy
The course includes classroom work in addition to hands-on training, life-saving skills and practical firefighting skills
With violence against paramedics and fire-rescue personnel becoming more frequent, training must include simulations of responding to “everyday” calls gone wrong
The county will pay $7,600 for Bobby Bohn’s school, and will also pay him to take 1,200 hours of classes, 450 hours of ambulance rides and hospital hours
Firefighter-paramedic Jacob Wiemann recalls when dirty gear and helmets used to be a badge of honor – now he’s reminding firefighters to clean up in order to enjoy retirement
The organizations conducted a study to determine how to reduce the high risk basement fires pose to firefighters due to high heat and high velocity fire gases
Dallas Fire-Rescue was conducting a training exercise near the Trinity River when they noticed the body floating in the water nearby
The Eli Staton Memorial Scholarship will cover the nearly $5,000 paramedic school tuition for one firefighter-EMT
The New Frontier Emergency Medicine event brings together physicians, nurses and EMS providers to learn the latest in emergency care
The Bridgeport Fire Department is hoping to attract a diverse crew to become the newest of the city’s bravest
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
Near Miss With IAFC
Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned
Vernon relates his experiences overcoming PTSD after being stabbed during a call
Firefighters need to be aware of the physical toll on their bodies during training exercises, as well as real-world emergency situations
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
In a joint statement, four national organizations state the reasons they oppose requiring college degrees for entry-level paramedics
Filmmakers Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson documented what it’s like to go through the grueling and treacherous training to become a wildland firefighter
PPE provider LION invites firefighters to take the ‘Not In Our House’ pledge to reduce their exposure to harmful fireground toxins
Rescuing a firefighter who has fallen through a floor in an involved structure fire may require establishing an alternate means of egress
Evaluate team integrity, communication and progress while advancing the hose line to complete a primary search
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation gave $99,000 to the Ocean City Fire Department to purchase equipment to help paramedics improve their skills
“Jeff’s Box” involves working with a partner to sweep an enclosed area and find and identify five objects — all while blindfolded
The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident
Denzel Adonis, a graduate of FDNY High School class of 2011, was one of 50 paramedics who walked across the stage after a seven-year journey to fulfill his dream
Lake Station Fire Chief Chuck Fazekas said Taeylor Holliday, 18, is part of “a different breed,” willing to risk her life to save others
The peer support model recognizes that firefighters tend to trust fellow firefighters far more because of their shared experiences
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
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