Education & Training
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When a motor isn’t an option, here are paddling and anchoring techniques to get victims on both sides of the hazard
While training in their boat, firefighters saw a kayaker capsize, rescued him, performed CPR and transported him to a hospital
Leaving off any component of protective gear exposes firefighters to short- and long-term risks
A new contract calls for replacing promotion tests with formal education and seniority; the move comes after a decade-long discrimination lawsuit
Sarah Nobles is the department’s first certified female firefighter and paramedic, and will begin responding to calls this week
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle suicide calls and that we’ve got a long way to go
The impact of Clark’s thoughts on the mayday, LODDs and fire service leadership stays in your head after it’s finished
It’s easy to be lopsided in the training–education balance, here’s that balance is critical
Municipal, county and state fire codes are complex, but adaptation and enforcement can help prevent tragedies like West, Texas
Officials said that even when electricity is cut from a house during a fire, solar panels would still have power
With low-frequency, high-impact mass violence events becoming more common, our training needs to rise to the threat
Along with citing the need for more minority positions within the department, there were significant gaps in the hiring of female candidates
Worst-case scenario planning and hands-on training is great way to mix things up while honing basic skills
Noah Filer came out of a coma to learn he was a double amputee and his firefighting career was over — then chased his goal of becoming a paramedic
For the first time ever, this year’s top graduates of Toronto Fire Services are women
The sensitivity training followed one firefighter’s post that went viral saying drug addicts shouldn’t be given Narcan
The 22-year veteran said it was the first time he’s administered the Heimlich maneuver
The chief saw black smoke as he was driving by and immediately called dispatch
Health care accreditation and safety organizations have cited alarm fatigue as a top patient safety risk
Fully understanding the aerial is critical for fireground operations and department management
Shelli Farley is suing for negligence, wrongful death and is also seeking compliance with NFPA 1670
With the number of increasing incidents occurring on water, the department recognized the need for water-friendly equipment
Understanding the paddle and how to use it is critical if the motor cuts out
The death rate of black children in house fires across the United States is more than double that of white children
State Farm offers a K-9 through a grant program that allows fire departments to prevent and detect fire sources
The two graduates were inspired by their fathers; one was killed during 9/11 and another in an explosion 15 years ago
