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.
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Digging into the assertion that there needs to be a new search-and-rescue-focused culture in which civilian safety comes first
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
The long-anticipated report details a wind-blown blaze of “epic proportions” that overwhelmed the region’s emergency response institutions
The Res-Q students can give basic first aid and critical care, including stopping bleeds and administering CPR
A review of basic fire development, tactical approaches and residential building construction
San Jacinto College and Houston Community College are offering programs for both careers, allowing graduates to work after testing
If the bills are signed into law, firefighters would receive additional training for proper use and handling of firefighting foams with PFAS chemicals and decontamination procedures
Aaron Zamzow explains the connection between hydration and heart attacks, how water can help improve your performance, and more
James Devane responded to a 2011 house fire that earned three New Hyde Park firefighters the Gold Medal of Valor for Devane’s and another firefighter rescue
The lawsuits accuse the county of failing to properly train dispatchers, not warning officers that errors happened and not ensuring the 911 mapping system was accurate
How to use ground padding and bridging in your rescue operation
Potential vendors should be questioned about quality, cost and relevance to the service needed by the department
Don’t let this exam end your firefighting career before it starts
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
Researchers are using vacant commercial structure to study fire behavior in effort to improve firefighter safety
Ohio rep. introduces legislation that would require firefighters to stop training with foam believed to cause health problems
The funds will be used to replace 107 outdated SCBAs and provide specialized training in responding to hazardous incidents
Chief Michael O’Brian describes the biggest risk management issues facing the fire service – and where progress can be made
Chief David Hall explains the how agencies can use NPFA 3000 to manage response efforts
Three tried-and-true forcible entry techniques using the Halligan will save time and create less damage to the structure
St. Louis FD fire chief shares how recent firefighter training was put to the test during a chaotic situation
This week, 40 first responders from multiple agencies gathered for the first nine-week training session
First responders who have been assaulted need more counseling on what they can expect from the legal system, study says
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