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.
The fireground can be a dangerous place for a number of reasons and firearm discharges are one of them
Preliminary report finds Newark firefighters were ill-equipped and had little to no maritime firefighting training
In buildings with additional fortification, it’s critical for crews to utilize forcible entry skills to establish sufficient entry and exit points
As departments face staffing shortages and inconsistent driver training, the fire service must confront whether its current approach to operator qualification is good enough
Shared walls, narrow layouts and concealed void spaces make rowhouse fires uniquely dangerous, and understanding fire behavior and coordinated tactics is essential to improving fireground outcomes
Orange County Fire Authority’s USAR team partnered with a therapeutic riding center to learn how to safely handle and rescue large animals during emergencies
Vacaville firefighters rotated through controlled burns at “Train Town,” simulating real fires to build experience and maintain readiness, especially for newer firefighters
Brandywine Hundred Deputy Chief Steve Hammerer collapsed, but fellow firefighters quickly performed CPR and used an AED
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A NIOSH investigation details how deteriorated conditions, fire below and strategy gaps led to four serious firefighter injuries
Our resident thermal imaging expert returns to unpack the “Filmmaker Firefighter” problem and share a checklist for smart TIC use
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues.
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
Firefighters are being called to support police operations in new ways — blurring roles and testing the limits of training, policy and public trust
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Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
A new scholarship program will help Cuyahoga County students pursue police, fire and EMS training as agencies struggle with recruitment and retention
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale suffered life-threatening injuries in a 40-foot training fall but is showing early signs of improvement
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Inspections save lives in very real, specific ways, often because of lessons learned through unimaginable loss
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks