Talkin’ Tactics: Keep Your Training Fresh
Never get too old to learn new things. David Polikoff, Robert James (RJ), and Sam Villani talk about how to keep your fire training fresh.
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Escape Room Fire Training
Ron McNew offers an approach to company training modeled after escape rooms, where firefighters must complete a variety of tasks to advance.
After the Action: Fireground Tips
Joseph M. Rock offers some tactical observations from the aftermath of a Virginia Beach (VA) fire.
Training Four Generations: A Training Program Challenge
The fire service is made up of four different generations, each with their own learning styles and delivery preferences. Justin Bailey on what that means for training officers.
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IL Fire Departments Aim to Honor Fallen Firefighter’s Dream of Local Training Facility
Members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative want to build a state-of-the-art training facility for Sauk Valley firefighters.
Fire History and LODD Calendar: August
Review some of the significant fire events in the month of August, including the Deutsche Bank fire, the Waldbaum's fire, and more.
NJ Firefighter Charged with Forging Training Documents, Officials Say
A firefighter in West Long Branch has been charged with forging training documents, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced.
Fire Department Training, Safety, and Legal Consequences
Training is essential for firefighters, but fire department training officers and leadership must be prepared to avert training mishaps.
Fire History and LODD Calendar: July
Review some of the significant fire events in the month of July, including the Hackensack Ford Fire, the Hartford circus fire, and more.
Problem Solving and Company-Level Firefighter Training
As a company officer charged with training, you must develop a program that helps your team perform effectively together on the fireground to solve problems.
Aerials and Overcoming Parapets/Crickets
Joseph M. Rock offers some ways that firefighters can more easily transition from the aerial ladder to the roof while traversing parapets and crickets.
Safety Stand Down: Getting Back to the Basics for a Successful and Productive Fire Training Program
Training needs to move beyond going through the motions and teaching the same drill topics year after year, writes Judy Thill.