Firefighting 101
The Firefighting 101 resource page features content focused on how to become a firefighter, how to extinguish certain types of fires, like electrical fires and grease fires (and how to communicate this information to your community), simple fitness evolutions, firefighter tools and more.
The Jaws of Life was first created in 1961 and are now indispensable tools for many fire departments
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
There are approximately 24,000 electrical fires per year, per the U.S. Fire Administration
The firefighting career field is very competitive; here’s a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
These fitness routines are important to learn to pass the NFPA requirements and for long term success on the job
In order to perform their best, firefighters must adhere to NFPA 1582 standards
NFPA code 70e helps firefighters calculate and maintain a safe boundary when dealing with flashovers
If you want to become a firefighter, you might consider these top fire academies
Learn about different classes of fire and the types of extinguishers used in the fire service
Video tutorials are a great way to learn the knots for NFPA 1001 skill set
Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action
Firefighter salaries and benefits vary by location and rank.
Understanding the elements of fire is an essential component of firefighting education and suppression efforts
The Halligan tool has been an important part of a firefighter’s toolkit from initial creation to present
When you switch to a firefighter credit union, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these firefighter credit unions
Working a live fire is the field training aspect of a firefighter’s learning experience
Cadets are a great way to encourage young people to go into firefighting careers and EMS programs
While some of these vehicle fires were the result of collisions, the majority were due to mechanical or electrical defects in cars
Every town and city has at least one fire truck and many large cities have hundreds
Becoming a firefighter is a rigorous process that requires a focused effort from those who want to make a career of it
Fire safety standards are created to prevent or lower the incidence of fires that cause death, injury, property damage and the destruction of natural resources
The fire warden career profile notes that it’s an administrative position involving the planning, direction and supervision of all activities in regards to the protection of U.S. Forest Service properties from forest fires
Important information to keep you informed about fire safety
Kitchen, electrical, heater and smoking-related fires are particularly common types of fires
Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public
