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.
Utica Township Fire Protection District leaders told county commissioners the department has grown its volunteer ranks, improved training and is on track to be fully operational by 2026
From training photos to fireground videos, firefighters are quick to critique, but following one simple tip can do more to improve the discourse than public callouts
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Known for its use in sparklers, magnesium fire’s unique flame color is not the only odd thing about it
How to increase the impact of suppression efforts at structure fires
There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here’s the fireground method
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
Firefighter John Raisler suffered a heart attack during a practice pack test
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
The state’s fire service’s new tracking system reported 50 fires in six months, more than double the NFIRS average
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
A friendly game of dodgeball allows Plaistow junior firefighters to learn about managing their air supply
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
Oakland’s old BART cars are helping firefighters as decommissioned cars are repurposed
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
Learn more about First Line Technology’s cutting-edge decontamination solutions and how to maximize the MX908
Mason City firefighters trained on working in large spaces inside North Iowa Area Community College’s old cafeteria
San Jose’s new Fire Training Center and Emergency Operations Center is home to a large art collection
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Auditors also found that the board reimbursed fire departments for training courses without getting documentation on who provided the trainings and their qualifications
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
Five considerations for first-arriving crews to prevent the situation from deteriorating
Easton FD is considering sending two pieces of fire apparatus to the Allentown FD; Allentown in turn would waive tuition for two recruits Easton currently has in the Allentown Fire Academy
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
Truckee Meadows Firefighter-Paramedic Alex Hughes and Captain Greg Lompa on the harrowing call involving the “Avengers” actor
Officials say the Miami Fire Rescue firefighter is in serious but stable condition
While the fire is the flashiest part of the scene, the smoke plays a supporting role in helping crews understand how to knock it down
In testimony before a House subcommittee, one fire chief stated the training alone will cost fire departments billions
Japanese firefighters spent five days with CAL FIRE Butte County firefighters learning about tactics in Western-style buildings
