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.
These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
Many firefighting skills are perishable; that’s why you have to make every day a training day
The San Francisco assistant chief talks tactical tips for dominating the fire
Putnam County Firefighter Derrick Edwards launched Tennessee Tech’s Responder Health Lab to support first responders and their departments
Funds will go to the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office and the Ohio Fire Academy
The engineer’s duties go far beyond the apparatus
The fire ignited at a vacant Virginia Gardens building that had been used for fire department drills for the past month
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Check out how some departments and organizations spotlighted the week of back-to-basics training
NVFC Massachusetts Director Joe Maruca appeared before a Homeland Security subcommittee to present the hardships the proposed standard would have on volunteer departments
The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here’s how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew
We asked FireRescue1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes
Key factors fire departments should consider when developing procedures for EVs and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries
One person was transported to the hospital as a precaution following the rescue
Stay safe and get the contract as a wildland fire contractor with proper wildland fire training, gear and PPE
County-wide mutual aid drill in Monterey focused on firefighting and communication
First responders from the Quad-Cities region worked on rescue task force and EMS best practices
What it means to talk about safety and survival in an inherently unsafe profession
FireRescue1 contributors and board members share their top back-to-basics training
A review of statements and resources from the USFA, NVFC, OSHA Training Institute Education and Firefighters Association of the State of New York
From windshield box alarms to command post practice, these drills solidify your command skills
How to select the right quick-action technique – completion, delegation or relegation – to help mitigate the impact of stressors
Safety Stand Down 2024 goes back to basic training
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
If you can’t answer “yes” to these questions, it’s time to level up your training
The San Francisco assistant chief shares tactical tips for dominating the fire so it has no chance of victory
If you’re looking for a powerful lesson for all ranks in your agency, it might be time to consider a staff ride
NVFC urges fire and EMS personnel to review the proposed standard, understand its potential impact on their communities and prepare their comments for OSHA
Clackamas Fire District uses grant funding for training its firefighters and paramedics in various high-stress situations
Rockford firefighters and the Illinois Fire Service Institute joined together to create a skills event for fire department cadets
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) Fellowship recipients’ research focuses on the occupational health and safety of firefighters
