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.
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
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He responded to both cardiac arrest calls, and will be recognized as Paramedic of the Year
Fire Chief Gerard Dio said the men’s deaths have inspired new research on safer firefighting technology and practices
There’s real science showing how to measure and improve emotional intelligence, and that it is a key to good leadership — especially in the fire service
Taking a too-small hoseline to a big fire will compromise the initial attack and set off a chain of bad fireground events
This abandoned commercial building presents several challenges and risks to Detroit firefighters; watch the video and discuss how you would handle a similar fire in your area of response.
As a third generation volunteer firefighter, Michael Carey said he has no regrets helping out in Buffalo
Funding for the program has been extended to teach science-based tactical decision making for company officers and firefighters
Firefighters climbed through a window to pull her out; she was not breathing so they performed CPR
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
Officer Mark Kimsey said he’d still be sitting in the car if 17-year-old Joe Chambers hadn’t intervened
Evidence-based firefighting research, although new, is accepted in theory; but can we put it into practice on the fireground?
A complete firefighter rescue includes EMS activities; here’s what on-scene commanders need to know for all downed-firefighter operations to work
Joey Wallberg has two kids with autism; he hopes his classes will help raise awarenss and make a difference
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer
Investigators recommended annual medical evaluations, exercise stress tests, vital-sign checks and the completion of a health screen questionnaire
Remaining on scene for 30 minutes to treat cardiac arrest patients has led to three times more CPR saves in a six-month period
Improperly pulling the attack line causes more work and compromises the effectiveness of the fire attack
Fire Chief Mark Burdick apologized for language used by firefighters who appear in the video
Capt. Troy Magee fell ill while taking part in a training course; officials did not state the nature of the course or his illness
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with scrapes and a broken leg; the line also hit and damaged three cars near the scene
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie caution us not to buy into their emotion and abandon best fireground practices
The baby was stuck in its mother’s clothing and was not breathing; firefighters helped revive the baby
