FireFighterNation

EMS providers have long been told to “push hard, push fast.” But how fast? Dr. Ahamed Idris details a study that attempted to find the ideal rate for chest compressions.

The economy has worn down many resources in the fire service, not the least of which is fire department budgets. Without a lot of money to go around, many departments have had to cut their training time. In an effort to realize what’s most important to train on, and to emphasize the importance of training in general, Kevin Milan asks readers to consider what they would train on if their budget allowed for just one more “Golden Hour of Training” time.

Training is key to everything firefighters do, yet some can be difficult to train due to their challenging personalities. Stephen Marsar explains how to move beyond certain personality types to ensure that everyone on the team contributes to the training exercise and has a positive training experience.

Fire companies sometimes lack a sense of urgency when initiating a new firefighter into the crew. Homer Robertson shares some tips company officers can use to ensure firefighters are properly introduced and start learning immediately.

If you’re a small and/or rural department, accessing the proper training isn’t always easy. But with the WUI becoming an issue in places where it never existed before, many small departments can’t afford to let training take a back seat. Tim Ryan discusses the need for training programs in smaller departments and offers advice on which classes should be included.