Firefighter Training Calendar: January
Mike Ciampo offers some firefighter training ideas for the month of January, along with associated resources and drills.
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The article discusses systemic issues in public health access, highlighting disparities in resources and governance across communities, leading to uneven healthcare outcomes.
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Evolving Firefighter Culture in Modern Fire Departments
In this episode of Generation Engine, Mike Rumsey reflects on his 34-year firefighting career spanning Georgia’s Cherokee County and the city of Atlanta.
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Firefighter Excellence: From Academy Foundations to Peak Team Performance
What does it take to make an outstanding fire service team? Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka on the importance of varied leadership approaches and backgrounds.
Milwaukee Fire Chief, Mayor Point to Senior Apartment Fire Rescues in Push for Sprinkler Retrofit Proposal
Milwaukee officials highlight a recent fire in a senior apartment building to advocate for retrofitting older properties with sprinkler systems to enhance safety and prevent future injuries.
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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ALL STOP in Action: Safety Without Rank on the Training Ground
When it comes to firefighter training, safety must always be everyone’s top priority. Daniel Arroyo discusses a policy that encourages members of all ranks to monitor safety during training.
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TIC Use During Residential Primary Search
Thomas Anderson of Insight Fire Training reviews some tips and tricks for using thermal imaging cameras during residential primary search.
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Step Up Your Teamwork
Why do so many people in leadership positions fail when it comes to team building? Frank Viscuso on what it takes to develop and motivate a great fire service team.
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The Unwritten Responsibility: Training for Search
Primary search is a promise to the public. Without deliberate training in search, that promise is at risk inside structures.
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Fire Engineering Magazine: Latest Issues
FE Volume 178 Issue 12
Read some firefighter training articles featured in the December 2025 print issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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FE Volume 178 Issue 11
Read firefighting articles from the November 2025 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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FE Volume 178 Issue 10
Check out the October 2025 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focuses on engine company operations. On the cover: Portland (OR) Fire and Rescue crews executed a dramatic rescue during a fast-moving apartment fire. Engine 3 and Truck 3 arrived within four minutes of dispatch to find heavy smoke pushing from second-floor windows of a
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Mastering ISO Readiness: Building Smarter Response with Ladder & Service Companies
February 23, 2026 – 1 p.m. ET | In this webinar, we’ll explore how to align your department’s resources with real-world needs and maximize your FSRS credit.
Sponsored By:
Fire Engineering Training
Fire Engineering Training
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Industrial Processing Area Fires – Not Your Normal Fire Response
January 28, 2026 – 12 p.m. ET | This webinar will review size-up considerations, search and rescue operations, fire attack, exposure protection, and water supply operations for industrial processing area fires.
Sponsored By:
US Fire Pump Company, LLC
US Fire Pump Company, LLC
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High-Rise Operations: Keep it Simple!
January 22, 2026 – 4 p.m. ET | This training program will highlight the essential components of a successful High-Rise Operation. The theme is to “keep it simple” and understand that we really already know what we need to do operationally, and what equipment is necessary.
Sponsored By:
Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC)
Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC)
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On Demand
Foundational Leadership: The Science of High-Trust Teams
Watch now! | This webinar provides evidence-based tools to proactively manage team psychology, transforming high-risk environments into high-trust, high-performance systems.
Sponsored By:
Waldorf University
Waldorf University
