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.
The Greater Flagstaff Region will overhaul its firefighter academy by folding Firefighter I and II certification into training, expanding the program and reducing entry barriers
Madison, McFarland and Sun Prairie firefighters used two abandoned homes for live-fire training, giving younger crews real-structure experience
NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
Understanding the elements of fire is an essential component of firefighting education and suppression efforts
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire — key tips to share with your community
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters broke several safety policies and rules during training in an acquired structure
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
A new training facility in Twin Falls will bring firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel together for regional collaboration, enhancing emergency response efforts
Former fire administrators warn that suspending in-person NFA firefighter training weakens disaster preparedness and emergency response
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Nebraska Task Force 1, a highly trained urban search and rescue team, recently welcomed 13 new recruits
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Milford Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi spoke in support of legislation that seeks to regain some of what is spent training new firefighters if they leave the department
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Let us not forget that beyond its academic contributions, the National Fire Academy also houses the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
Decatur Firefighter Jeremy Bevis said he began preparing for his certification almost a year before by doing extra conditioning and weightlifting
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
