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.
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
Decatur Firefighter Jeremy Bevis said he began preparing for his certification almost a year before by doing extra conditioning and weightlifting
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
Fire Chief Tom Owens: “There was just an aura that he was in command and in complete control.”
Firefighter: “I don’t even know if I had my shoes on when I ran out the door ... we were probably out of the firehouse in 45 seconds.”
When it comes to low-frequency incidents like hazmat response, having a grasp of the basics can make all the difference in a safe outcome
USFA deputy administrator and retired fire chief Gaines died unexpectedly at his home Sunday
Remaining professional in the face of irrational, irate civilians is a skill that should be taught and reinforced; here’s how to do it
1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren are diagnosed with ASD
Some firefighters resigned after the meeting, but later apologized after talking with some of the other firefighters
The city could face fines of $1,000 per violation if it does not propose a plan to fix the violations cited by OSHA investigators
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
A complaint alleges that the fire chief violated NFPA guidelines related to live fire training
Issues in the Yarnell Hill Fire included not being able to locate one another; FLASH can track fire locations and command units
The task force discussed issues related to providing live fire training at the training academy
There was also a long list of inadequacies, including training deficiencies, a lack of maintenance records and equipment
Most know that these programs are an excellent recruiting tool, but the benefits to the department and its members extend well beyond the obvious
Paul Rossi missed a rung on a ladder and fell about 10 feet; he lost feeling and movement in his arms and legs
Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association official says the retired fire chief will be an excellent chief, no matter that his firefighting certification lapsed
Like emergency management, public health preparedness is a system designed to assess threats to the public and determine measures to mitigate those threats.
Nearly one in four members, including the Compton Fire Chief, are working without an EMT certification
Follow these procedures for primary and secondary stabilization to properly secure a vehicle on its side with in your first five minutes on scene
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
You responded to a firefighter with eye pain and blurred vision; did you get the treatment steps right?
You are working the rehab area at a working structure fire when presented with this firefighter and his ailment; what do you do?
Kevin Bell received 1,899 hours of training, but the report showed that 1,754 hours were in one day; officials deemed it a data issue
