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.
“Mutual-aid planning proved invaluable” to a coordinated response on the complex Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which connects Virginia and Maryland
Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department firefighter William Moore IV, 48, suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise
Fire departments need to value community involvement, education and community paramedicine, over a low profile
Here’s how to participate in the hands-on training social media challenge
Whether you’re a new firefighter or a seasoned chief officer, these Better Every Shift-approved books offer insights to help you lead better, think sharper and perform at your best
Investigators say an e-scooter battery charged with a third-party charger likely sparked the fire that killed a lieutenant
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best — those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
What every EMS crew should do before the hazmat team arrives
Firefighters from across New England gathered at the Monadnock Fire Conference for hands-on training and networking aimed at strengthening skills and relationships
19 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
FEMA’s latest AFG guidance emphasizes firefighter wellness, tighter project controls and more disciplined budgeting
Drs. Clayton Kazan and Kevin Mackey on bringing blood to the field, helping patients survive injuries that were once unsurvivable
Gain practical strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration and creating a more informed emergency response ecosystem
The family of Cleveland fire cadet Symeon Williams Sr. claims he was subjected to racially motivated hazing and excessive physical activity before a fatal medical emergency
Engineer Steven Decker, a 30-year member, died after a training exercise in West Ridge, marking the department’s second LODD in recent months
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Understanding these fractures is vital for providing effective patient care and making informed treatment and transport decisions
Carpentry students built custom training props to simulate collapsed ceilings, entanglement hazards and hose deployment scenarios for Springfield firefighters
The new facility gives Effingham firefighters a place to practice real-world rescue and fire scenarios locally, rather than traveling to other cities for training
The right messaging and training can give community members the confidence to step up during emergencies
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
Most of these skill-building exercises can be used year-round and with minimal cost and equipment
As departments face staffing shortages and inconsistent driver training, the fire service must confront whether its current approach to operator qualification is good enough
Shared walls, narrow layouts and concealed void spaces make rowhouse fires uniquely dangerous, and understanding fire behavior and coordinated tactics is essential to improving fireground outcomes