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.
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
No matter which your department uses, it’s essential to keep messages clear when seconds count
Training at the Quinn Fire Academy has been temporarily suspended
Four primary lifesaving missions that fire service leaders need to manage mass violence
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, firefighters face difficult questions related to protection efforts
How to enhance response to law enforcement incidents utilizing our firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets
Norwalk’s mayor said an investigation found a firefighter may have fed exam answers to his son during the entry-level firefighting exam
Former St. Paul Fire Training Officer Jovan Palmieri alleges that Chief Butch Inks gutted training staff and allowed “poorly performing” recruits to graduate
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
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
Understanding how they are made and what happens when they fail will keep firefighters safer at electric-powered car fires
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
