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.
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots to meet department and NFPA requirements
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Daily highlights, exhibit hall photos and videos, special honors and more
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
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
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
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