Are You Studying Film? The Importance of Knowing Your Opponent
Firefighting requires a comprehensive understanding of fire behavior and dynamics. Dave McGlynn and P.J. Norwood on what every department needs to know.
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Firefighter Training
Fire Engineering‘s comprehensive firefighter training and education resources include Training Minutes fire training videos, fire rescue training articles, and drills. From Fire Service 101 and back-to-basics training to advanced training for seasoned fire department personnel, our offerings run the gamut of disciplines, from engine company to truck company operations and beyond.
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Master the Basics
Prevent complacency by staying grounded in the basics. This will prepare your firefighters for effective emergency response and consistent performance, writes Frank Viscuso.
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ALL STOP in Action: Safety Without Rank on the Training Ground
When it comes to firefighter training, safety must always be everyone's top priority. Daniel Arroyo discusses a policy that encourages members of all ranks to monitor safety during training.
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TIC Use During Residential Primary Search
Thomas Anderson of Insight Fire Training reviews some tips and tricks for using thermal imaging cameras during residential primary search.
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The Unwritten Responsibility: Training for Search
Primary search is a promise to the public. Without deliberate training in search, that promise is at risk inside structures.
Midwest City (OK) Firefighters Rescue Woman, Pets from Fire
Midwest City fire crews responded to a structure fire on January 3, 2026, rescuing one woman and two pets.
View to a Drill: Checking the Rear!
Knowledge of your response area is vital. From building type to construction, we must ensure access for apparatus and emergency responders.
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Developing a Successful Multiagency Drill
Davie (FL) Fire Rescue conduct large-scale, multiagency banquet hall fire training to strengthen command and communications.
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View to a Drill: Rescue from Septic Tank
Mike Ciampo poses some questions to consider in the event of a confined space rescue from an unusual location.
1 min read
Master the Basics
Prevent complacency by staying grounded in the basics. This will prepare your firefighters for effective emergency response and consistent performance, writes Frank Viscuso.
5 min read
Mastering Firefighting Fundamentals: Why Basics Matter More Than Ever
Host Eric Dreiman covers the importance of being good at the basic skills and techniques of firefighting.
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Ground Rules: The Building Blocks of Ladder Footing
Mike Ciampo outlines the best methods to footing a ladder during unpredictable conditions on the fireground.
5 min read
Mayday Monday: Preparing to Call the Mayday
In this training drill, Tony Carroll takes another look at lessons from the incident that claimed the life of Sterling (VA) Firefighter Trevor Brown.
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Mayday Monday: Castle Rock (CO) Near Miss
Tony Carroll examines lessons learned from a firefighter Mayday during a structure fire in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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Mayday Monday: Finding Your Way Out
Tony Carroll reviews a close call that Atascocita (TX) firefighters experienced during a 2019 commercial building fire.
4 min read
Anatomy of a Tanker Trailer
In this video, Leigh Hollins provides an overview of some of the features you may find on a tanker trailer.
1 min read
Training Minutes: Protester Barrier Device
Mark Gregory and members of PL Vulcan Training demonstrate how to overcome an improvised barrier that chains two protesters together.
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Training Minutes: Urban Essentials: K.O. Fire Curtain
John Ceriello discusses a device developed primarily for high-rise fires that can help an interior team more easily attack the fire.
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Firefighting Friday: Insights from FDIC International
Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Micah Hydeman, and John Matier explore the evolution of the FDIC International over the decades.
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Firefighting Fridays: Engine Company Operations
Jeff Shupe and the Strategic Fire Training Team discuss hands-on training for engine company operations.
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Firefighting Fridays: What and Why We Train the Way We Do
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss hands-on training and their approach.
1 min read
Vehicle Extrication: Car on Its Side
This firefighter training program with Chris Mills demonstrates a two-firefighter method to complete patient access that takes literally only a fraction of the time that is typically seen on crash sites.
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Vehicle Extrication: Car on Roof
This 40-minute program with presenter Chris Mills applies a super-efficient extrication methodology to a car resting on its roof.
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Video: Vehicle Accident Victim Removal
In this training video, presenter Chris Mills demonstrates the quickest, safest methods to extricate victims from a motor vehicle collision.
1 min read
Results Are More Important Than the Appearance of Success
Stop celebrating that you have a seat belt policy if there are never consequences. Start celebrating that everyone is wearing seat belts and surviving.
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The Hidden Complexity Behind Product Certification for Personal Protective Equipment
As innovation continues and complexity increases, the role of certification with regard to firefighter PPE becomes more critical.
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“Decon Dominoes”: Breaking the Chain of Fireground Contamination
Deliberate decontamination proves lifesaving. Decon Dominoes shows how science, discipline, and culture shifts reduce firefighter cancer risk.
13 min read
More Firefighter Training
Safety Concerns Affect CO Firefighter Training at Burn Building
Boulder County firefighters face training challenges due to the closure of burn buildings that suffered structural damage.
5 min read
L. A. Fire Department Compiles ‘My Last Dying Breath,’ Stories of Survival from Near Misses
"My Last Dying Breath: The Fight to Survive" highlights Los Angeles firefighters' near-death experiences, emphasizing the importance of training, teamwork, and critical decision-making in life-threatening situations.
1 min read
Bridging Classrooms and Firehouses: Recruiting at Middle and High Schools
Becki Rowan-White on how Xplorlabs.org connects students with a true understanding of emergency services.
8 min read
Live Fire Training: Wet vs. Dry Fuels
Ian Bennett of West Coast Fire Training explains the differences between wet and dry fuel and what they mean for instructors and firefighters during live burns.
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Exploring Different Fire Service Teaching Styles
Training is crucial for firefighter operational readiness, but not all students learn the same way. Lynn Morgan on how fire instructors can adapt.
9 min read
Exposure Risk Reduction, Bullying, and Harassment
Cancer prevention and managing bullying and harassment are critical components of firefighter training, Brian McQueen explains.
9 min read
Firefighter Training Calendar: January
Mike Ciampo offers some firefighter training ideas for the month of January, along with associated resources and drills.
5 min read
16 Lifesaving Actions
A safer fire environment for civilians is a safer fireground for firefighters. The more we understand the facts and physics of the fireground, the more we can reduce our risks and increase our rewards.
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