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.
Vancouver police instructors trained Clark County firefighters on how to respond safely in command vehicles
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Sterling Firefighter Garrett Ramos’ death highlighted the need for a live-burn training facility that Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters could use
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about D.C. Fire and EMS’ decision to require all emloyees to get a doctor’s note in order to call in sick
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The debate arises as to who has a legal duty to act and what does that obligation actually mean
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about labor management relations in their leadership lessons segment
Andrew Zimmern of Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods America” tweeted: “Am I alone seeing a plane on fire on Tarmac at Logan in Boston?”
He took part in a canine demonstration, participated in a water hose competition and joined a team on a mission in a two-story Class B burn building
All three responders said that they immediately fell back on their training, which helped ensure a safe delivery even if the circumstances weren’t ideal
Understanding how these structures are built and how fire behaves within them are key to a safe and effective attack
Former fire chief says 170 hours to become an EMT has volunteers saying ‘see you later’
Lt. Matt Schlossman claimed he taught 17 separate classes for firefighters over two years; fire officials said not a single class was ever held
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the fundamentals of emergency response
The stand down was issued after a 52-year-old firefighter suffered a heart attack while trying to complete a physical fitness test in April
They will use some of the money to hire a volunteer coordinator and for new programs to provide additional training and equipment for its Cadet Training Program
A 20-year-old firefighter/EMT and an ER nurse in the stands saved his life after rushing over to perform CPR
For 90 minutes, the fire department stopped responding to medical calls altogether
The report says the firefighters are not to blame, but were victims of a “systemic deficiency in ... training and preparation”
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
Former Louisville Fire Chief Russ Sanders discusses how he brought the city back from the brink of being the worst for civilian fire fatalities — under budget
With fires in today’s vehicles, it is critical to know the risks and how to protect firefighters against them
It is difficult to find the time and money to train firefighters to required level; here are some ideas on how to get that done
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
Under the CERT program, community members train for a disaster and use that training in times of crisis
“She fell in the right place. If they weren’t standing right there, she wouldn’t be here today,” firefighter Michael Schifone said
Understanding how rope angles change the force needed to move a load will improve rescue safety and effectiveness
The pilot, who’s also a firefighter, tried to put out the fire with a garden hose before he was forced away by burning fuel
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