Training Web Exclusives

  • Role Modeling

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • October 1st, 2001

  • What Kind Of A Teacher Are You?

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    Article • July 1st, 2001

  • Thermal Imaging Training: Covering The Basics

    Mike Richardson outlines the essentials of training firefighters to use thermal imaging technology to its fullest advantage.

    Article • March 31st, 2001

  • Practice Like You Play": Rapid Intervention Teams

    Mark Beirne and William Simpson point out that rapid intervention means having the tools, training and attitude to separate brother or sister firefighters from whatever jams they are in - and do it rapidly!

    Article • February 28th, 2001

  • Post-Operation Critiques

    Dr. Harry R. Carter offers a structured approach to learning from your fireground experience, and offers a unique perspective on fire service training.

    Article • January 31st, 2001

  • Washington State Fire Training Academy: Specialized Training For Demanding Needs

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    Article • December 31st, 2000

  • Aerial Apparatus Fireground Operations

    Session Reference: 1 Topic: Aerial Apparatus Fireground Operations Time Required: 3 References:    • Truck Company Fireground Operations, Second Edition, Chapters 2, 8, And 11    • Essentials Of Fire Fighting, Third...

    Article • November 1st, 2000

  • Thermal Imaging Cameras: Training & Awareness

    Rick Crickenberger and Ben Sojka report on why firefighters must understand how the thermal imaging camera changes their behavior so as not to let it increase the danger when used.

    Article • October 1st, 2000

  • Warehouse Fires: An Easy Checklist For An Offensive Operation

    Robert C. Drennen provides a systematic approach to mounting an offensive attack on a fire in a warehouse-type structure.

    Article • February 29th, 2000

  • Amtrak Unveils The "Acela": What First Responders Should Know

    Christopher Palmisano reviews the training being given to firefighters and other emergency responders who protect America's railroads and passengers.

    Article • August 1st, 1999

  • A Firefighter's Story

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    Article • May 1st, 1999

  • A Success Story In Fire Service Training

    Ask fire chiefs what their most perplexing problems are and they will come up with similar answers - budget constraints, compliance with mandated standards, acquiring and keeping quality people, training, morale and personnel issues. Some fire chiefs...

    Article • October 31st, 1998

  • Drilling In The Desert

    When the city of Tucson, AZ, decided to costruct a Regional Public Safety Academy, it consulted the most important people of all: the rank and file. Bryn Bailer examines the results and discusses how the $14.3 million cutting-edge facility meets the...

    Article • August 1st, 1998

  • "Abbottville" Tabletop Simulator Training

    Don and Bev Abbott describe how responders learn to control incidents by using case studies.

    Article • June 1st, 1998

  • Pickup Truck Training Opportunities

    Rescue personnel will understand the procedures necessary to preplan and prepare for pickup truck rescue training.

    Article • June 1st, 1998