Matt Vincy, captain with the South Burlington Fire Department, says that he did not have the opportunity to go to a program in Vermont to study fire science. Included in the program are building construction principles, social and economic impacts of fires and chemistry of hazardous materials....
An awareness-level module of actionable information about the carbon monoxide hazard to firefighters, including exposure sources, detection, effects, and mitigation strategies. Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0 This self-paced program focuses on firefighter health and safety within the context of respond...
Nearly 800 inmates join firefighters battling Calif. wildfires EXCLUSIVES Managing fire radio traffic What fire service contributions will be part of your ‘dash’? Firefighting Drones Inside the launch of Laramie County Fire Authority’s drone program ...
1. Who is this advertisement most probably intended for? A. Employers. B. Law makers. C. Firefighters. D. Government officials. 2. Which of the following is one advantage of the online course? A. It applies to users worldwide. B. It agrees with the latest legal requirements. C. It ...
While we have debated the pros and cons of firefighters carrying firearms – something that all of us should agree upon is the need for firefighters and EMS personnel to receive training in how to handle firearms, particularly in jurisdictions where the law allows citizens the “right to ca...
Some fire departments include basic EMT training in the program, whereas others give firemen up to 12 months to earn it on their own. In major metropolitan areas, it is becoming common for firefighters to have paramedic training and certification as well. As a result, this training is built...
2013). In this respect, wildfire threatens rural populations and places firefighters at risk, while also affecting the livelihood of local inhabitants, rural development, and different sectors of the economy (Doerr and Santín 2016). Fire management requires a good understanding of ecological and ...
The agency is currently taking applications for a program called Camp Cinder -- a five-day camp during the summer in Shasta or in San Luis Obispo where girls age 16 to 18 learn about their career options as firefighters. Female firefighters lead the program. Cal Fire's Savanna Birchfield sa...
"It shows me - this is what firefighters do," said Noelani Sanchez, a rising junior in high school. "If I am getting paid to do this, I want to do it every day of my life.” The Hartford Fire Department has hosted its Fire Explorers program for decades, but this year the pr...
future of fire service training and education. With a passion for inquiry and a commitment to evidence-based practices, I engage in adult & workplace research endeavors that seek to enhance instructional methodologies, improve learning outcomes, and address the unique challenges faced by firefighters....