Every day, firefighters risk their lives to save people from fires, serious accidents and other perils. But in the heat of the moment, their own safety is often the last thing on their minds, and they often fail to recognize the dangers in routine habits and daily...
Yes! As a firefighter, you learned how to put water on fires. As a supervising fire officer, you need to become skilled at putting out a different kind of fire: conflict. Managing conflict is an essential leadership skill. You will want to learn how to manage all...
Fire officers and assistant fire officers need to enforce a ‘no excuses’ safety culture with regard to policies affecting firefighter safety. Many people talk about “changing the culture” of the fire service to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities, but what will...
Classroom Fire Training & EMS Training Tips Make learning easier by using some of these tips. Even if you are able to get your students’ attention in the classroom, you want them to retain the information you provide and use it in hands-on training and out in the...
In order for any EMS agency to operate at maximum efficiency, effective training will be required. Many departments struggle to keep this within their budgets. EMS training requirements never stop and may increase. There is initial training and then regular refresher...
