The Search Is Still On!
Your fire department should find the right strategy and tactics to accomplish search in the first few minutes after arrival.
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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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Regional Fire Training Center Opens in Twin Falls (ID)
The Twin Falls Fire Department on Monday opened the Jim Bieri Regional Fire Training Center.
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The Training Officer: Insights from FDIC 2025
Host Dave McGlynn talks about the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference International with David Rhodes.
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National Fire Academy Stops All In-Person Classes for Budget Review
The Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration notified agencies around the country that all in-person National Fire Academy trainings are cancelled, at least temporarily.
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Commercial Buildings: A View from the C Side
If you want to know the true state of Type III commercial buildings in your city's downtown, check the C side.
Sacramento (CA) Firefighters Get Rare Training Opportunity After Four Homes Donated
A property owner in Sacramento has given firefighters the rare opportunity to conduct training across multiple structures. The property owner had decided to tear down…
The Power of the Daily Stretch
Stretching hoselines with your firefighters is about more than just training. It's about building culture and teamwork, writes Jason Moore.
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Hands Make Grabs
Firefighters are often trained to search using a tool, but that may not be the most effective when it comes to locating and rescuing victims.
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Mayday Monday: Gas Emergency Response
Tony Carroll examines a series of firefighter line-of-duty deaths stemming from gas emergencies, and offers a drill for multigas meters.
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Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose
Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
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Engine Company Drafting Operations
Mark van der Feyst provides an overview of some factors firefighters must consider when undertaking drafting operations for water supply.
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The Firefighter: A Jack-of-All-Trades
Tim Pillsworth discusses how we can remain masters of firefighting basics and still meet our communities' expectations when it comes to all-hazard response.
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Mayday Monday: Charlotte (NC) Near Miss
Tony Carroll reviews a recent firefighter near miss from the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department and offers a related training drill.
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Mayday Monday: KY LODD Sparks Change
Tony Carroll examines some lessons learned from the 1997 fire that claimed the life of Lexington (KY) Firefighter Chuck Williams.
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Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
If you do not know a firefighter who has been affected by cancer, you will. Tony Carroll offers some resources to educate your crew on…
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Fire Safety in Old Theaters
In this Training Minutes video, Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett review fire safety and firefighting concerns in old-style theaters.
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Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open-water environments.
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Extrication and Vehicle Rescue: Stabilization for EVs
Jason DeFosse and company demonstrate some methods and concepts firefighters can employ when stabilizing electric vehicles.
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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.
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Firefighting Fridays: Unusual Calls for the Engine Company
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss unusual engine company calls.
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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…
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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.
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The Search Is Still On!
Your fire department should find the right strategy and tactics to accomplish search in the first few minutes after arrival.
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Ventilation Failure Points: The Human Factor
Ventilation is a highly beneficial intervention that can even be the deciding factor in a successful outcome.
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Applying LCES to Roadway Incidents
LCES stands for Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones. Walt Lewis applies this concept to improve safety at roadway operations.
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More Firefighter Training
FDIC 2025 Preview: Live Fire: Can Confidence
This class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher.
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The Larry Conley Show: Missouri Winter Fire School
Hosts Larry and David Conley talk with guest Tracy Gray about the Missouri Winter Fire School, a premier training ground for firefighters.
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Mayday Monday: Charlotte (NC) Near Miss
Tony Carroll reviews a recent firefighter near miss from the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department and offers a related training drill.
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The Authentic Fire Instructor: Crafting Impact Through Humility and Experience
Becoming successful as a fire service instructor requires introspection, humility, and an authentic approach, says Mickey Farrell.
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Drawn by Fire: No Leap of Faith
The test is just the beginning of the sharing of firefighting knowledge and skills, not the foundation, says Paul Combs.
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WI Fire Department at Full Staffing for First Time in Three Years
For the first time in nearly three years, the Chippewa Falls Fire & EMS Department is at full staffing levels.
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Women in Fire: What It Takes to Be a Modern Firefighter
Members of Women in Fire delve into the journey of becoming a firefighter in today's demanding environment.
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Talkin’ Tactics: Being a Rookie and Loving the Job
Hosts David Polikoff, Robert “RJ” James, and Sam Villani welcome guest Brayden Masters, a firefighter from Frederick County, Maryland.
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Buildings That Front on Two Streets
02.18.2025
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Mayday Monday: KY LODD Sparks Change
02.10.2025
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