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.
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
Vernon relates his experiences overcoming PTSD after being stabbed during a call
Firefighters need to be aware of the physical toll on their bodies during training exercises, as well as real-world emergency situations
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
In a joint statement, four national organizations state the reasons they oppose requiring college degrees for entry-level paramedics
Filmmakers Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson documented what it’s like to go through the grueling and treacherous training to become a wildland firefighter
PPE provider LION invites firefighters to take the ‘Not In Our House’ pledge to reduce their exposure to harmful fireground toxins
Rescuing a firefighter who has fallen through a floor in an involved structure fire may require establishing an alternate means of egress
Evaluate team integrity, communication and progress while advancing the hose line to complete a primary search
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation gave $99,000 to the Ocean City Fire Department to purchase equipment to help paramedics improve their skills
“Jeff’s Box” involves working with a partner to sweep an enclosed area and find and identify five objects — all while blindfolded
The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident
Denzel Adonis, a graduate of FDNY High School class of 2011, was one of 50 paramedics who walked across the stage after a seven-year journey to fulfill his dream
Lake Station Fire Chief Chuck Fazekas said Taeylor Holliday, 18, is part of “a different breed,” willing to risk her life to save others
The peer support model recognizes that firefighters tend to trust fellow firefighters far more because of their shared experiences
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
“The Fire Asylum” follows six firefighters who spent 26 hours inside an old penitentiary as part of an intense training program
Experts say if the shutdown drags out, federal fire crews won’t be ready for the months ahead, following a 2018 fire season that killed scores of people
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club handed out two scholarships in honor of former Weathersfield Township Fire Department Chief Randy Pugh, who died last year
After Steven Pollard fell to his death while trying to help a crash victim, Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the department will “ensure this never happens again”
Use Dropbox, Box and Google Drive to improve collaboration and efficiency with training documents and student handouts
Retired Fire Chief Howard Munding trains firefighters and EMS providers in Krav Maga so they have the skills to protect themselves when violence strikes
Live action training and incident debriefings are key to empowering firefighters to be active participants and contributors to a safe emergency response
The National Volunteer Fire Council will be accepting proposals for their fifth training summit in Portland, Oregon until Jan. 20
Numbers are no substitute for technical skills and firefighter training
As generations change, so do our motivations and our methods of learning and training
A $1.1-million fire truck damaged when its ladder accidentally struck a power line has not been determined to be a total loss, “despite rumors to the contrary”
Though it may be convenient to have a slew of firefighter-paramedics at every call, it may not be practical or financially sustainable for every department
Exploring the benefits and limitations of training with live fire, with David Rhodes
An evolving skill set, a focus on communication and new approaches to firefighter training will help to change the culture in the fire service
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