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COVID-19 forced many organizations around the world to adjust their entire work and training models – in a matter of weeks. The fire service was no exception, with officers quickly seeking new ways to reach members and support ongoing training efforts. In this special coverage series, learn how departments can adapt to the “new normal” and implement a variety of high-tech tools (e.g., online learning, virtual reality training) for members’ continued growth. Plus, get tips for funding training and understand how technology helps mitigate training risk.

The FireRescue1 Research Center serves as a central access point for critical fire service research that can help drive tactical and policy changes at the local, state and federal level. Get insights into firefighter behavior and beliefs and participate in – or just review – FireRescue1 polls and surveys.

Celebrating the everyday fire hero, the Quiet Warrior program is a collaboration between FireRescue1 and 5.11 Tactical that highlights the professionalism, compassion, heroism and humility that drive firefighters to go above and beyond the call of duty for their communities. Read profiles of some Quiet Warriors below, whose acts of kindness and bravery have helped strengthen the bond between the fire service and the citizens you serve.

Moving into a leadership role can be an exhilarating and proud moment; it can also be a daunting one. No matter whether you’re paid or volunteer, working for a department large or small, all new leaders face similar career development opportunities and administrative challenges. To be a successful new leader, you will need to identify the support systems, processes and tools to maximize the opportunities and clear the hurdles.

FireRescue1’s Fire Leader Playbook is one such tool to increase your effectiveness as a new leader, helping enhance your leadership KSAs, develop trust among your crewmembers, and build your confidence. The Playbook offers a wealth of resources, as you grow into your position of authority and move beyond basic management and supervision skills to lead and inspire with integrity and passion.

Ventilation, forcible entry and extrication are bread-and-butter operations, but without the right tools, it’s nearly impossible to achieve successful outcomes. This guide details the key considerations for purchasing tools for ventilation, forcible entry, extrication and other tasks that require in-depth knowledge of how the tool works, how far it can be pushed, and how to maximize its abilities.

Fire departments worldwide are experiencing an increase in fire incidents involving lithium-ion battery-powered devices. As these devices become more prevalent in use, we are seeing more related injuries and deaths.

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute has launched a public safety education campaign to amplify preventative and protective measures that the public can take to mitigate the risks of Li-ion battery-powered devices going into thermal runaway.

A key objective of the campaign is to educate the fire service on the fire dynamics of Li-ion battery fires so they are comfortable educating their communities and aware of the operational best practices to extinguish these fires.

A review of the current ventilation-focused research with detailed steps for how to best implement ventilation operations – vertical ventilation, horizontal ventilation, PPV, among other tips and tricks to ensure safe fireground operations