Training

Training

May 15, 2013

Article

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How to establish RIT/RIC training

A sample RIT/RIC training program helps prepare departments for their most difficult day....More
May 15, 2013

News

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DOT announces $4.7 million in hazmat grants

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced grants totaling $4.7 million for first responder training to improve the nation’s ability to manage hazardous materials transportation incidents....More
May 3, 2013

Product

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FAAC debuts 3-D simulator to train drivers, captains

FAAC’s Crew Trainer with 2view provides two separate viewpoints – one for the driver and a separate viewpoint geometrically aligned for the second-forward officer seat....More
May 3, 2013

Product

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BullEx adds trailer to digital fire training offerings

If a firefighter fails to use proper hose line advancement and stream management techniques, the flames will grow in response....More
Apr. 22, 2013

Education

Take a closer look at the ERG app

The free, mobile-app version of the Emergency Response Guidebook 2012 (ERG) helps first responders deal with hazmat situations during the critical first 30 minutes after an accident.
Apr. 22, 2013

Commentary

How to use to ERG app

By Darius Kirkwood -- Picture this: You finally have your copy of the new Emergency Response Guidebook and downloaded the app. One day you get a call about a truck carrying hazmat that overturned a few minutes prior, puncturing its tank and releasing its contents. What do you need to know?...More
Apr. 18, 2013

Product

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Action Training Systems to donate T-shirt proceeds to NFFF

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Action Training Systems (ATS) announced it will donate all the proceeds of their T-shirts to the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the families of those who have died in the line of duty....More
Apr. 17, 2013

Product

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Chicago fire academy to install FireSim driver-training simulator (with related video)

L-3 D.P. Associates has been awarded a contract from the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy to provide the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) with three FireSim™ driver simulators. NIPSTA is the premier public safety training facility in northeastern Illinois and an intergovernmental partner with the CFD....More
Apr. 16, 2013

Commentary

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Retool training to turn officers into leaders

Make an inventory of the skills you need to manage work teams at the unit and fire company level. Create a list of focus areas that reflect the activities and functions at the first-line supervisor level....More
Apr. 3, 2013

Article

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How to get the most out of foam training (with related video)

The benefits of Class A foam and CAFS implementation are proportional to firefighters’ hands-on training with it....More