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.
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
Discover how Valencia College’s unique cohort model is changing firefighter education and creating job-ready graduates
Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of fire extinguishers and category classifications
In addition to the half-million dollar grant for training, the department has a $110,000 grant for new radios
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about what happens in those critical first few moments on arrival at a motor vehicle accident
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter
The fire department proposed hiring 15 personnel and five ambulances to take over EMS services and reduce costs
The human resources parts of the text can be the hardest; knowing the content and practicing scenarios will help
The board made 27 recommendations to prevent future disasters; fire officials said they have enhanced their training
Fire Chief Peter Brown said it was not his intention to snub the volunteers; others see it as a slap in the face
With the increased expectations and the fast pace of change, fire officers must keep current or get left behind; here are four areas to focus on
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about Capt. Elizabeth Cascio, the first female to serve as executive officer to the FDNY commissioner
The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered railroads to give specifics on oil-train routes and volumes so emergency responders can better prepared
A line-of-duty death can occur in any department; here’s how to make sure you’re following the correct rules and training protocol
A known explosion, heavy flames and strong wind present challenges for the first-arriving crews; how would you lead and attack this fire?
The firefighter said he had to shock the 33-year old victim twice before the man’s heart started beating again
These four on-scene questions, and the easy-to-remember acronym, will improve your emergency scene success rate
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the preliminary report that claims the deaths of two Boston firefighters was accidental
Scientific testing on how fire burns in contemporary structures will give fire chiefs the tools to incorporate safer and more effective firefighting tactics
Here are steps to pre-load your firefighting experiences to help you make better, intuitive decisions
Using the right tool to solve a problem begins with having a lot of tools and correctly identifying the one needed
It is important to develop your own style of leadership based on these four management competencies
No matter how tough and cool you are, the emotional weight of what we see will eventually catch you