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.
Vancouver police instructors trained Clark County firefighters on how to respond safely in command vehicles
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Sterling Firefighter Garrett Ramos’ death highlighted the need for a live-burn training facility that Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters could use
The firefighters’ union wants annual physicals, but only if there is no punishment for firefighters who fail
County commissioners introduced a proposal that would change EMS shifts; the paramedic said it would cause experienced medics to seek work elsewhere
Not being able to identify when pressure from the pump is too great or too little is a threat to fireground safety and effectiveness
The boat flipped over during a training exercise; seven firefighters were rescued from the water
Firefighter suicide is finally getting the attention it deserves; now that we’re talking about it, here are steps to prevent suicides
This panel of firefighters and medics are not only experts in mental health, they’ve gone through PTSD; here’s their take on the state of firefighter mental health and how to make it better
A firefighter-turned-psychologist breaks down what strategies fire departments can put into place to prevent firefighter-specific crimes
The new version of the exam was created after a judge ruled the previous exam discriminated against minorities
Becoming or aspiring to become an officer is the start of a career of continuing education; here are some best options
This and other planned exercises are designed to prevent similar terrorist attacks this summer
Show off your expertise at assessing and completing a car-on-car extrication
Applicants chosen would be considered part-time student interns and would earn $14.93 an hour; officials said the department wants to “reduce barriers”
After the Milwaukee Fire Department rescued a woman from a fire, family members called to ask where her grandson was; firefighters returned to the house and found the body upstairs
The smoke alarms were installed by the Swansboro Fire Department less than a month ago as part of the department’s fire prevention program
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
Chief Reginald Freeman is working to add training and hold firefighters more accountable
Hands-on training allows firefighters to develop the skills needed to be a safe and effective rescuer; here are a few ideas to try out at your department
Becoming a great leader is a journey of many moments pieced together; here’s some of the most impactful ones for success
Two firefighters died fighting a fire in a brownstone two years ago; federal investigators say the department bears some responsibility
This deep-hole rescue scenario illustrates how to approach rescues that often can’t be trained for
Answering these questions provides a blueprint for a quality process and product implementation into the EMS agency
The attorney general filed charges against the water treatment plant manager at the fire academy
Two recruits were given instructor-only test banks as a study guide for an EMT test; one recruit had taken pictures of test questions
Not everyone has a dedicated training facility and those departments need extra planning to avoid injuring firefighters
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