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.
FOOLS is one of the most visible firefighter organizations in North America, known for its emphasis on tradition, training and fireground competence
A grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation is helping West Hazleton firefighters upgrade rescue tools and set their sights on their next big need
The Chico Fire Department put newly hired recruits through live burn drills ahead of launching Engine 1, restoring a dedicated downtown engine to improve response times
What happens when the “always false” alarm turns out to be the real thing? Will you be prepared?
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
This real-world incident highlights how outdated tools and improvised techniques endanger patients — and why modernization is no longer optional
Hosted by Roanoke PFFA Local 4084, the hands-on training honed forcible entry, vertical ventilation and VES skills while honoring Capt. Michael Reedy
More than 100 volunteers joined police, firefighters, EMS and school staff in Springfield for a full-scale drill designed to test emergency response
Chiefs John Tippett and John Oates debunk the idea that safety and aggression are mutually exclusive
The city council awarded nearly $1.1 million to the wife of Kyle Brinker, a Kansas City Fire Department paramedic who died during a training exercise in 2024
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
A grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation funded a hose prop, helping Saco firefighters sharpen skills through hands-on training
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
What I’ve learned the hard way — and what I hope you’ll take to heart as you begin your fire service career
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.
A recent multi-agency wildfire training exercise helped Orange County fire and law enforcement teams swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Digging into the assertion that there needs to be a new search-and-rescue-focused culture in which civilian safety comes first
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
The best tool we have available to reduce these wrecks is us
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Because when that call comes in — when smoke is pouring from a quiet electric sedan or a burning robotaxi — you won’t have time to guess
These documentaries are not your typical Hollywood adaptations; they’re real, raw and offer a glimpse into the life of everyday firefighters
Learn what the coming changes mean for your department’s gear and air management program
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