Emergency service providers above the technical level of training who are interested in learning how to teach ethanol emergency response may be interested in a free the train the trainer program from TRANSCAER. TRANSCAER and the Renewable Fuels Association will be hosting “Ethanol Emergency Response – Train the Trainer” on several dates in 2022. Professional hazmat […]
Leadership for Emergency Responders
Going Live Tuesday, January 25 Leadership skills are critical tools for success, and emergency responders are no exception. Whether you aspire to rise in the ranks or are committed to being the best teammate or community partner you can be, developing leadership skills can help drive effective performance and deliver improved results. This program looks […]
Traffic Incident Management
Over 12,000 roadway incidents occur in the U.S. every day. These incidents put responders at risk of being killed or injured in a struck by incident or due to other hazards while on scene. In addition, responders need to understand the unique needs of responding to incidents involving electric vehicles as they become more prevalent […]
TRANSCAER Seconds count series provides important Training for Responders
TRANSCAERSM, with assistance from members of the NVFC’s Hazmat Response Committee, has released three new videos to help increase responder safety during hazmat incidents. The videos are part of the TRANSCAER Seconds Count – Are You Prepared? video series. Understanding that in an emergency responders may only have seconds to react safely, these videos train […]
Get your training on Track: How to manage Volunteer Fire Department Training
The traditional volunteer fire department is being eroded by many factors: a lack of volunteers, increased regulations, a spike in call volume, a lack of funding and a missing sense of community among members of the department and within the greater community. I would argue that, other than funding, many of the factors impacting the […]
Register for Science to the Street: Research-Based Public Education and Firefighter Training
Join UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) for this free webinar focused on FSRI’s education and training resources for fire departments. Senior content specialist Jennifer Williams will discuss FSRI’s Close Before You Doze and Smoke Alarm Friendship Stories public fire safety programs and share ways to spread the word in your community. Instructional design manager […]
