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.
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours
Recommended books for entertainment or professional development
The SSD crew shares tips for how departments can maximize this year’s training event, June 16-22
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart
Follow the SROVT principles – solid, realistic, ongoing, verifiable training – to develop strong incident commanders
In this tip, Gordon Graham reminds first responders not to go on autopilot when it comes to completing training requirements, because “lives depend on it”
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
Heart Attack
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
A deputy chief suffered first, second and third-degree burns while setting up a shipboard fire training exercise in Nassau County
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Leaders who model “not knowing” foster environments where members feel they can explore new ideas and offer solutions
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
Known for its use in sparklers, magnesium fire’s unique flame color is not the only odd thing about it
How to increase the impact of suppression efforts at structure fires
There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here’s the fireground method
The training system provides a variety of simulations for first responders, such as heart attacks, burns, childbirth, lacerations, broken bones and overdoses
Firefighter John Raisler suffered a heart attack during a practice pack test
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
There are approximately 24,000 electrical fires per year, per the U.S. Fire Administration
The state’s fire service’s new tracking system reported 50 fires in six months, more than double the NFIRS average
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
