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In the dynamic world of firefighting, the role of a driver/operator is a crucial, yet often overlooked one. What has changed in this role over the years, and how can firefighters be better trained for the challenges of today?
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Authors and retired firefighters Alfred J. Rager and Jeffery Zolfarelli discuss how new technology is changing the way fires need to be handled, and how firefighting needs to be taught.
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Prevention should be a key part of any fire curriculum. Read on to learn how the concepts in CRR make teaching prevention easy.
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From staffing challenges to focusing on mental health, these are five key ways fire instruction is changing.
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How do you prepare a state's entire fire and rescue training program for success?
Dereck Baker, Division 7 Chief, has found that 98% of students pass their Fire Officer I and II exams using PSG's Fire Officer book and Navigate curriculum, and estimates that 99% of instructors choose to use Navigate because the resources included are very beneficial to students.
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How do you choose which learning styles to cater to with modern Fire students?
Ken Koerber, Program Director at NIPSTA, finds that Navigate offers a variety of tools and capabilities that foster a personalized learning experience for each student's learning style and individual needs.
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With this year’s Crash Responder Safety Week upon us, we honor and support all who keep the public roadways safe for travel.
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders were already facing a disproportionately high number of mental health issues and substance use disorders due to the traumatic nature of their jobs. The introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic compounded this long list of factors.
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Each October, Fire Prevention Week highlights the importance of fire safety education in our communities. This year, Fire Prevention Week will take place October 3-9, 2021.
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As seasoned fire service professionals know, there are many acronyms and abbreviations used in all aspects of a fire career. To help your students in the field, we have put together a list of 100+ fire service acronyms that can be referenced as they begin to navigate the complex terminology used in the fire service.
