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.
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
An Air Force reservist gives his opinion on the topic; add your own thoughts in the comments
Proper training can help firefighters control their emotional, mental and physiological reactions to abusive members of the community
Daniel Capuano fell through an elevator shaft while fighting a fire in a former slaughterhouse in December 2015
A fire crew displays best fire safety and operational practices while battling a strip mall fire
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Leaders take action, constantly strive to improve their leadership skills and hold other team members accountable for their actions
Do you think we can guess where you’re from? Take this quiz to find out
“Addiction -- It’s not a Choice, It’s a Disease,” was designed to give firefighters more insight into a problem they deal with nearly every day
The average homeowner may rely too heavily on their local fire department for fire protection over fire suppression
Firefighter Bart van Leeuwen advocated for better firefighter education to help fire departments implement game-changing information technology
The money from operating the testing facility will go toward paying off the $70,000 outlay made to purchase the center’s specialized training equipment
Firefighters must remain mentally engaged in assessing the conditions to determine when positive outcomes can be safely achieved
For opioid toxicity to occur the drug must enter the blood and brain from the environment
The Allegheny Mountain Firefighters Initiative has been recruiting volunteer firefighters since 2013
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Match the parameters of your water rescue with the appropriate shore-based rigging or deployment of motorized watercraft
Take our 10-question quiz to test your knowledge, then share your results and challenge your colleagues to prove their expertise
Pay attention to warning signs and avoid the collapse zone during fireground operations
Training civilians in lifesaving care of family, friends and neighbors can increase a community’s resilience to tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters
Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor, and a loss of confidence are the first signs of a problematic atmosphere in your firehouse
Officials said the huge tourist event will bring an estimated 1 million people to Oregon during peak wildfire season
Activities will include live burn demonstration, fire marshal presentations and more
Training exercises carry the same risks as real fires and should be approached with even more caution
These videos show why it can be fatal to assume a power source is not energized
The National Council on Public Safety UAS was created to ensure drone safety through education and training
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