The Fire Academy is an all NEW year-round interactive digital platform that brings firefighters training from industry leaders in order to continue supporting their efforts in the communities they serve. The content will discuss key themes around topics including: Safety, Leadership/Management, Company Officer, and many more. With a collaborative backing of FDIC International and Fire Engineering, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to help support training in the fire service industry.
This hour-long presentation will cover the meaning of command and control on today’s firegrounds. The session will provide you tools, tips, and processes that will allow the incident commander and the company officer to better interact with each other to ensure tasks have been completed and information is shared on the fireground.
Did you know that a coffee nap can be an effective way to recharge? There are also a few other tips to keep in mind when taking a nap. Whether you've had a busy day or just need a quick break, this micro-learning will highlight five things to consider for a successful nap.
Donovan gives this history lesson on the Boston (MA) Fire Department, going back through the centuries to look at the city's landscape and how the BFD made its tactical considerations.
Taking proactive action towards mental health is a proven means to combat the many mental health disorders that are common among first responders including depression, addiction, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Tragically, when not addressed, the end result of each of these can be suicide. This course will discuss methods to prevent suicide by learning its traceable causes. Rather than focusing on individual risk factors, this course will explain how creating an environment to encourage help-seeking behavior can alter an individual’s trajectory from reaching suicide.
Communications is an important but often overlooked aspect of fire services. Well-managed communications are essential to achieving positive outcomes and avoiding lapses that put lives and property at risk. This module builds off the Fire Fighter I knowledge base established in “Fire Department Communications.” In this module, you will learn Fire Fighter II-level information about fire department communication and reporting procedures. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter II: 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, “Fire Department Communications.”
This module builds on lessons learned in the “Basic Fire Attack” module. Fire Fighter II-aligned concepts introduced here should guide you toward becoming a more experienced firefighter and advancing into the officer rank. In this module, you will learn how to decide which technique to employ as well as where and when, and how to carry them out without immediate supervision during Class B fires. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.10 and 4.3.12: “Fireground Operations;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.3.3: “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”
This module builds on lessons learned in the “Basic Fire Attack” module. Fire Fighter II-aligned concepts introduced here should guide you toward becoming a more experienced firefighter and advancing into the officer rank. In this module, you will learn how to decide which technique to employ as well as where and when, and how to carry them out without immediate supervision during commercial occupancy fires. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.10 and 4.3.12: “Fireground Operations;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.3.3: “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”