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.
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
This unique mayday drill is highly realistic and physically demanding
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
How to conduct an effective AAR that will contribute to the health and growth of the organization
When Chief Richard Ganci took over the behavior health program at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, there was no guidebook. So, he and his team wrote one.
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
A 10-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire Department suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise
Prepare for a higher fuel load, increased potential for victims, and a larger search field
Biennial event offers a network of support, education and training to empower women and elevate the fire service
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Why are we afraid of putting a stopwatch to performance?
What Firefighters Want survey respondents highlighted the need for clear career paths and reimbursement for training
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Learn about arson dog training, programs, capabilities, years of service, and some famous arson dogs
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
Even when fewer hands are on scene, ground ladders must remain a priority
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
The opportunities to advance our knowledge and skills are all around us; you just have to be open to them
Amid a revolving door of new members, it can become tiresome to repeat the same training over and over, but we must dig deep and keep teaching
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
