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 city council awarded nearly $1.1 million to the wife of Kyle Brinker, a Kansas City Fire Department paramedic who died during a training exercise in 2024
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
As we wait on additional funding, fire departments must find ways to be efficient with resources
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
When we start owning our happiness, success and morale individually, we will be successful as a team
Understanding the functions of Halligans, K-tools and other options, plus the forces involved and how these tools affect fireground operations
The firefighter was attending a work-related training event during the altercation with a Black hotel employee that led to police being called
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
Researchers used first-person accounts from responders to inform recommendations for firefighter safety at ESS sites
How to move past annoyance and embrace the questions
Video shows how even a minor hose issue can delay operations
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
The NFA has canceled on-campus classes through at least Oct. 2, 2020, and is developing new learning approaches
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS
As fire and EMS training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and networking
The paramedic trainee claims the firefighter groped and made lewd remarks toward him, and that other firefighters tried to cover up the incident
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel
How fire departments are managing staffing, non-response services, purchasing and travel impacts, plus decisions related to grant funding
How to manage the biggest challenges, particularly the strain on members’ time
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
Training on the full response cycle can help improve crew performance
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters released a statement this week about the February incident
The video is the first in a series of fire service training resources focused on the impact of diversity and inclusion on behavioral health
Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training
A series of legislation would improve access to firefighter training for high school students
The pair initiated CPR on the woman, who was experiencing a cardiac event
Chad Costa and Scott Orr discuss the question, “Do firefighters with skills but no degree have less worth?”
