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.
Time remains the top challenge, but firefighters point to a range of barriers affecting readiness and professional development
Advances in AI and virtual reality are making immersive training more accessible, but many fire departments remain on the sidelines
The latest survey findings suggest firefighters aren’t lacking commitment — they’re often lacking the systems and support needed to maximize it
Videos highlight how some fire departments are thinking outside the box to make training both educational and fun
Know the construction methods, decking types and design approach that could impact your rooftop operations
Understaffed dispatch centers, failing radios and incompatible computer systems compounded explosive fire behavior that trapped Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, Nathan Matthews and Sydney Watson, who died fighting the Snyder fire
In the eyes of ISO, undocumented training didn’t happen, and that’s 100% preventable
A basement fire’s limited access and zero-visibility conditions called for coordinated interior and exterior attack lines
A NIOSH report on the May 23 death of Boston firefighter Robert T. Kilduff Jr. found that fire damage and poor construction weakened a third-floor porch wall, and it outlines four actions to make overhaul safer
Investigators point to a missed below-grade fire, thermal imagers that weren’t issued and an unmonitored fireground radio channel
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
Dr. Dan Madrzykowski shares what decades of research mean for stream choice, search and rescue, and lithium-ion fires
TAMKO Building Products donated materials and Topper Construction provided labor to replace the worn, slippery roof at Frederick County’s burn building, saving the county thousands and keeping training uninterrupted for firefighters from four counties
Backed by Motorola Solutions Foundation and other NFFF partners, 67 recipients will receive financial assistance to pursue higher education in 2026-2027 academic year
About 15 regional firefighters and EMTs practiced triaging simulated patients ahead of the Nov. 1 Sikh Parade, which draws roughly 150,000 attendees to a city of 70,000, with no other equipped hospital within 45 miles
The Arvada engine officer performed a full 360-degree size-up before an interior attack while others searched for occupants
Fire personnel are natural DIYers, but a training tower is a different animal
Find opportunities that connect your community’s needs with your next grant application.
Witt, a Marine veteran who had served the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District since January 2019, was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency during training on Oct. 21
More than 500 FireRescue1 readers weighed in on cross-training, ambulance rotations, career planning and what today’s fire service should expect from its members
Building on the 2024 World Fire Congress, UL Research Institutes’ monthly sessions will tackle issues like lithium-ion battery safety and firefighter health
Elevate the NFPA standard with pooled experiences from instructors to create forward-thinking, modern fireground training
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Captain Mark Killion details how to build realistic simulations — and the training culture that makes them work
Charleston’s process rebuilds the fireground with data and firsthand accounts, then carries the lessons back to every company
Symeon Williams’ family alleges a cover-up after the city withheld investigative records, as attorneys dispute whether video of the training incident exists
Simple evaluations show when skills stick, when they fade and how often to refresh them
Loyalsock firefighters face hoarding conditions and entanglement while trying to do a search and attack the fire
Build a stronger inspection program that improves code compliance, firefighter readiness and emergency response
A decade of recurring drills has helped standardize fireground command across the department
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