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.
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
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
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
The FDNY symposium will present best tactics and work on improving lithium-ion battery fire data
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Firefighters from several departments gathered in Cheyenne to train on stabilization, lifting and teamwork
Firefighters focused on shuttling and flowing water in several drills
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
A realization about advanced training skills leads to a renewed focus on fundamentals
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Firefighters are the ultimate timekeepers; we must minimize the time fire can grow and maximize the time victims can survive
The Troy firefighter and union president said he refused to participate in training at the academy, citing the death of a firefighter in 2021
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
The Ohio training chief speaks to the massive logistical challenge of natural disaster response, plus seeing the very best of humanity
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
The Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being will be a consolidation of research on the risks firefighters face
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Niagara Falls firefighters say it is only a matter of time before they are called upon
Fire, EMS and police personnel in Owensboro received hands-on MVC safety training
Corona Engine 2 firefighters were applying water to disrupt ceiling tiles and check for fire overhead moments before the collapse
West Sacramento Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran and Clarksburg Fire Protection District volunteer, died during a training session
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
This unique mayday drill is highly realistic and physically demanding
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