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.
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
Tom Albert was seriously injured during a training exercise when a hose threw him more than 30 feet in the air
Lt. Ross Vezin spent a week learning and bonding with children who have survived tragedies and live with burn scars
The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve
More common than you may think, natural gas-powered vehicles are a serious fire and explosion threat that fire chiefs must plan for
The top videos of September were a mix of 9/11 tributes and education and training clips
Former firefighter Larry Stone, now the director of emergency services for 1-800-Board-Up in central Florida, has been giving this presentation on CNG trucks around the central Florida area
The paramedic was driving home from work when the crash unfolded ahead of him
Do you know the answers? Make sure to share your results and educate your community
The urgency firefighters show in taking mitigating actions at a working fire goes a long way to determining the amount of fire damage
Crews administer Narcan an average of twice a day to bring overdose victims back from the brink of death
A local fire training academy put on the expo in an effort to attract more firefighters
The firefighter used a jack to break the window and pulled the man to safety
First responders dealt with a simulated aftermath of a tornado blowing a vehicle into a concrete structure that was used to store chemicals
The new evidence-based firefighting curriculum will be incorporated into training certification standards and adopted by all fire services in Canada
Vital sign abnormalities during rehab may indicate a medical problem requiring the firefighter to follow-up with their primary care physician
Firefighters must know the dangers of flashovers and the limited time you have to get to safety
How did you do? Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues
Ventilation can increase visibility and allow less heat for firefighters as they enter a structure to locate victims
How did you do? Don’t forget to share your results and challenge your colleagues
This quick quiz will test your understanding of vital signs and hydration on the fireground
The California Conservation Corps reopened a camp to train three crews of young civilians to do the same work as the inmates
The training includes directions on what unarmed fire and EMS personnel should do if they encounter someone with a gun or deadly weapon
The top videos of August were a a mix of training and humor-filled clips, including an NFL player training like a firefighter and how to tackle a dumpster fire
A recent National Academy of Medicine discussion paper describes best practices for EMS and hospital responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
Practicing the same thing over and over is great until something unexpected comes along
The FBI has loosened its security requirements for terrorism-response training and can tailor it to each community’s needs
It’s common for firefighters to grab a small hand line in the face of a raging fire; here’s why
Grant writers can use these tips to make sure their applications are read and fully understood
Researchers measured the impact several CPR feedback or prompt devices had on chest compression depth, rate and recoil, and hand position
