Mindset: Body, Mind, Spirit
Firefighting is a hands-on, physical endeavor, but having the correct mindset can enable members to push past their limits. Kevin Yoos and Jerry Tracy on what that looks like.
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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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Why Data-Driven Decision Making on the Fireground Is So Important
Hosts Jason Hoevelmann and Jim Silvernail welcome Sean Duffy for a focused discussion on data-driven fireground decision making on this episode of Tactical Impact.
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FEMA Says National Fire Academy Staffing Stable Despite Agencywide Workforce Cuts
FEMA says staffing at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg has stayed relatively stable despite agencywide cuts.
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An Inside Look at Hosting, Writing, and Teaching
On this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka share tips on writing for Fire Engineering and teaching a class at FDIC.
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Humpday Hangout: The Training Field
On Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky and Curtis Birt talk with Seth Taylor and Shane Bridges about designing training buildings and props, plus their use and maintenance.
Considering a Fire Service Career Change? Here’s What to Think About
On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, Micah Hydeman joins hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth to talk about career, financial, and staffing changes.
Firefighter Training Calendar: June
Mike Ciampo shares some firefighter training ideas for June, including ones that focus on ladder movement, hose and forcible entry exigencies, and pediatric rescue.
8 min read
Training Desk: The ALL-In Training Template
Brian Brush offers a model for company-level training drills that can be scaled to fit your fire department's training needs.
8 min read
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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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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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.
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Mayday Monday: Rescuing a Firefighter in Distress
Tony Carroll reviews some lessons learned from the line-of-duty death of Forsyth Township (MI) Fire Captain Ben Lauren.
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Mayday Monday: Make Sure Your Message Is Heard
Firefighter survival starts with the basics. Tony Carroll reviews lessons from a Toledo (OH) fire tragedy that claimed the lives of Firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James "Jamie" Dickman.
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Mayday Monday: Commanding the Mayday
Tony Carroll examines the line-of-duty death of Prince William County (VA) Firefighter Kyle Wilson and focuses on "red flags" that can help incident commanders anticipate deteriorating conditions before a Mayday is transmitted.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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A Renter’s Mentality: Why Rotating Officers Fails
Fire departments already face numerous challenges maintaining operational continuity. Adding mandatory leadership rotation can make things even worse.
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The Hidden Curriculum of the Fire Service: Bridging the Generational Gap
The next generation in the fire service is already here, and they’re not a problem to be solved. They are our responsibility to develop.
16 min read
How to Build Readiness for Commanding Alone
The officer who commands alone succeeds because the department behind them was prepared. Bobby Drake on command-readiness training.
9 min read
More Firefighter Training
43 OH Fire Departments and Agencies Get Hazmat Training Funds—and One School Got Half of It
PUCO awarded $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants to 43 Ohio local governments and agencies, including $400,000 to Cleveland State University, to train emergency responders.
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Drawn by Fire: How to Train for Your Dragon
Firefighter training should challenge us to think, adapt, communicate, and perform—not simply recognize a simulated fire and apply a predetermined response.
1 min read
How to Maintain On-Scene Accountability
In this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, Tom Merrill speaks with Doug Myers about ways to maintain on-scene accountability.
3 min read
Tactical Decision Game: Big Box Store Fire
Check out a fire training simulation from Ted Nee and Phil Jose on response to a fire at a big box store.
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Aircraft Engine Fires: Suppression and ARFF Tactics
Aircraft engine fires are one of the most common ARFF incidents, but they come with unique challenges that demand a strong understanding of engine design and fire behavior.
1 min read
Mayday Monday: Rescuing a Firefighter in Distress
Tony Carroll reviews some lessons learned from the line-of-duty death of Forsyth Township (MI) Fire Captain Ben Lauren.
4 min read
Firefighter Training Calendar: August
08.01.2026
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