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.
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Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
The best tool we have available to reduce these wrecks is us
The C-130 Zeus aircraft requires three crew members to operate and can stay in the air for four to five hours depending on the weight and load the aircraft
Focusing on preparation, delivery and troubleshooting will help ensure a smooth and effective presentation
Combat hurdles to social media training by focusing on the right topics
FireRescue1.com executive editor talks hot topics, editorial board expansion and merger news
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services gave all dispatch centers a deadline to either be EMD certified or to submit a timeline for compliance
New company officers must focus more on risk management than keeping everyone happy
The FAA launched an investigation into allegations of “unqualified CFD personnel manning” specialized rigs that are mandated at airports
Four tips for making it through the early transition into your probationary period as a firefighter
Download the eBook for a closer look at active shooter response efforts in the context of this first-of-its-kind standard
EMS, police and fire personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
The company is providing self defense classes after two Boston EMTs were attacked while responding to an emergency call
Equipment and training requirements for firefighters engaged in water rescue operations
Firefighters Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart admitted to obtaining and taking pictures of the hazmat training exam
Emanuel talks fire department accreditation, data collection and bullying in the fire service
Two chiefs who serve in interface areas address the unique training, planning and operational efforts related to WUI fires
The operator received a “motor error” message on the controller and then the drone lost contact with the pilot
Denison Fire Rescue officials announced they will be working with hiring firm, LifeNet Inc., to fill employment gaps in the department
Risk management and policy are vital to protecting your crew, department and community
Since 2010, the city and Tri-C have swapped an old ambulance, SCBA packs and old fire hose for tuition credits
Students receiving the scholarships must be enrolled in an emergency program such as EMS, fire, medical or in the health or emergency field
Hannover Fairs USA CEO Larry Turner discusses the complexities involved with launching a new firefighter trade show
Data mapping can identify hot spots, road closures and public health concerns in real time, and allow for resource deployment planning and training
Abdi Warsame, 28, and Mohamed Daoud, 24, will be the first Somali-American firefighters in St. Paul
First Corporal Tariq Abdullah Ali Al Hawai accidentally fell from a “hole” on the fourth floor of the building and landed on the ground floor
Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure
New responsibilities will also be coming to the beach departments as Beach and Surf Patrol responsibilities are moved to the fire department in October
The St. George Fire Department is getting a new station and expanded training and maintenance facilities
Springville Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Echols died while participating in an off-site training exercise
This will be a complex, coordinated event that will include multiple first responders, community partners, county, and state agencies in addition to the participating school districts
