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.
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
Seminole County firefighters partnered with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Center for lifting techniques
Between the Boulder and Miami incidents, too many deaths and injuries have occurred secondary to training incidents where live fire was a factor
Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
The Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association will be able to purchase a pump for water supply instead of relying on old fire apparatus
A Miami-Dade firefighter whose son died in a training exercise is one of three who resigned from the department
Personnel from three towns worked on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
What started as a women-centered wildland fire training event has evolved into a networking and camaraderie-building international movement
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
The FDNY symposium will present best tactics and work on improving lithium-ion battery fire data
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Firefighters from several departments gathered in Cheyenne to train on stabilization, lifting and teamwork
Firefighters focused on shuttling and flowing water in several drills
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
A realization about advanced training skills leads to a renewed focus on fundamentals
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Firefighters are the ultimate timekeepers; we must minimize the time fire can grow and maximize the time victims can survive
The Troy firefighter and union president said he refused to participate in training at the academy, citing the death of a firefighter in 2021
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
