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.
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Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
The mangled cars and homes have been cleaned up, but reminders of loss are everywhere
Workshop, funded by a grant to expand pediatric medical education, used pig lungs, hearts, and tracheas for hands-on training
He won’t be in command on a fire scene; instead he’ll manage the department and assist in transitioning to a new chief
The city has a policy of zero tolerance for such acts in the workplace by or among its employees
Whether it’s moving a live electrical wire with a pike pole or simultaneously conducting offensive and defensive fire attacks, you want to avoid all of these acts on the fireground
In order to stand up in court, a fire investigator’s opinion must have the backing of formal and on-going education
The fire chief apologized to the family and ordered his crews to undergo training on how to deal with combative patients
The review found delayed responses, tactical errors and communication breakdowns revealed lingering training deficiencies
The cliché “knowledge is power” is essential to EMS.
As the fire service progresses forward and continues to put more emphasis on education, the firefighter/first-responder has to ask themselves several questions
After a firefighter’s death, policy requires firefighters to wear reflective vests and gear when on an accident call
Suspensions were chosen because the firefighters had not been trained on how to handle a violent situation
The fire department not only welcomes older candidates, but they seek them out over younger firefighters
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
The report doesn’t make clear if a pre-plan was just not shared with other responding agencies or if one didn’t exist
Falling numbers and aging staffs pose an escalating risk to people and property
The fire department voluntarily closed its doors last February after several complaints were voiced
The cut would affect nine training schools, cutting money for operational costs, instructor’s payroll, utility costs and facilities maintenance
National Academy of Ambulance Compliance launches Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer training and certification
Assistant Chief Donald Boyer, 82, suffered a heart attack; he is recovering at home
The chief, who is also the soccer coach, started CPR and revived the boy; he was taken to the hospital and will be OK
The death of a firefighting student during an ice-rescue exercise raises “many disturbing questions that must be answered”
The company increased its prices dramatically and will make efforts to save lives much more difficult without the rebate
The chief and Capt. Gene Shealy set six specific goals; read them below to help recruit and retain volunteers at your department
The death of a Canadian firefighter trainee raises serious issues about how to improve firefighter safety at privately operated training classes