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
TEEX official: Henry Smith didn’t just shape the fire school, he helped shape the fire service
How did you do? Don’t forget to share your results and challenge your colleagues
This fire held lessons on truss-roof dangers that the fire service ignored for decades
Like other emergencies, planning for the irate civilian will lead to a positive outcome
There are three early takeaways all fire and EMS departments can learn from in this mass-shooting incident
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
The fire service has evolved beyond firefighting, taking on roles in EMS, hazardous material mitigation, technical rescue, and now Community Risk Reduction
This “it takes a public safety village” approach to officer training is successful and repeatable in any jurisdiction
The conditions of the 15-year-old boys were unknown; officials said they were both conscious and alert
Here’s a look at what to do when an ice rescue victim cannot be seen from the surface
Some of the top clips of the month include a close call roof evacuation and firefighters rescuing a deer trapped in a fence
Managing the media and public-facing communication is a science unto itself; here’s a look at why PIOs are vital and what you can do help them
Adam Walton said victims have 45 minutes to an hour before they lose all ability to help themselves
These nine leaderships books have been voted among the best of 2016
Often the smallest fire departments face the greatest risks when it comes to transported hazardous materials; here’s one free resource that can help
Not all firefighter injuries will be prevented; planning for the inevitable is key to dealing with a firefighter on-duty injury
Ricin, a toxin from the seeds of the castor oil plant, is lethal to humans in even tiny doses
Cruz Macias’ colleagues immediately recognized his symptoms and got an ambulance to transport him to a hospital
As the number of autistic children and adults increases, it is more likely that first responders will encounter an autistic individual during an emergency situation
There are different systems that fit different station configurations and department budgets; here’s how to know which is right for you
Stepping outside the “that’s how we’ve always done it” mindset will set the rigs up for current and future needs
A fire service leader’s positivity or negativity will be passed on to the entire department; it’s up to each leader to choose which it will be
The ancient Greeks developed communication strategies to influence people, and they should be used by every fire chief today
Recent crashes like the one in Indy show how dangerous and different these vehicle fires are, and why training is necessary
Fire and EMS should promote public involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use to improve community health
Use these rules to safely analyze and perform complex and heavy lifts such as a school bus flipped on a car
The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic
