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.
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
Prosecutors recommended a sentence of two years’ probation, an unspecified amount of fines and restitution and community service
Agencies need to take proactive steps to help responders heal and recover from traumatic-stress incidents
Download this free e-book to learn tips and best practices on how to choose the best learning management system for your department
Jonny Knutson, 28, who competed in the 155-pound lightweight division, said he wants to serve his community
How can we begin to mourn, make sense of and learn from the tragic line-of-duty death of EMT Yadira Arroyo?
Firefighter Micah Latch was looking for a house to buy nearby when he saw deputies performing CPR on a man
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
Getting water to the fire is critical; here are steps to take, and avoid, to properly feed your pumper
The Iowa Department of Public Safety notified an additional 739 firefighters in 94 departments this week that they should not have been granted certifications
Here’s a look at what to avoid and what to do to ensure you leave the interview panel with a strong last impression
Chief Jacob King spent 16 months in Afghanistan training over 600 firefighters to battle fires on multiple bases
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
Every call has the potential to be dangerous and at the same time often turn out to be nothing
Six Nations Chief Matthew Miller is keeping his civilians safe while others see skyrocketing fire deaths; he aims to help those departments
The top videos of February included some helpful extrication tips and a day in the life of a firefighter
Fire departments will need to take a lesson from corporate America’s playbook for getting the most from millennial employees
The education sector learned long ago that peer teams are a great way to head off and resolve conflict, and it’s getting some air time in the fire service
Critical decisions need to be made quickly and reliably; here’s a look at similar models used by police and the airline industry that the fire service can adapt
Here’s my list of the outside world’s best breakthroughs that have the most potential to change the fire service
Responders can “Identify-Report-Refer” to help improve a patient’s health through strengthening the patient’s social connections
By pulling a page from the military’s playbook, we can reduce firefighter injuries and deaths
A former fire lieutenant and 23-year veteran shares his thoughts on how to avoid this dangerous situation
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
The IAFF trained firefighters how to recognize the warning signs of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis
Similar to becoming a civilian firefighter, there are qualifications you must meet to become an Air Force firefighter
Jennifer Schmidt said she was inspired to become a firefighter after crew responded to her own house fire
Jessica Vanegas said she found inspiration to become a firefighter in the rescuers who were always there for her brother, who was often ill