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.
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
The often-overlooked and underutilized tool offers powerful support when managing large blazes
Address these two safety concerns with proper PPE whenever using a PPV fan
Use earplugs or earmuffs instead of trying to endure the loudness
Key reasons diversity training misses the mark – and steps to make it worth the time
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots
Seminole County firefighters partnered with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Center for lifting techniques
Between the Boulder and Miami incidents, too many deaths and injuries have occurred secondary to training incidents where live fire was a factor
Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
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The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
The Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association will be able to purchase a pump for water supply instead of relying on old fire apparatus
A Miami-Dade firefighter whose son died in a training exercise is one of three who resigned from the department
Personnel from three towns worked on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
What started as a women-centered wildland fire training event has evolved into a networking and camaraderie-building international movement
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
The FDNY symposium will present best tactics and work on improving lithium-ion battery fire data
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
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