Welcome to FDTN’s Training Blog
Welcome to the Fire Department Training Network, the nation’s premier provider of realistic fireground training. Whether you’re an individual firefighter or company officer seeking to become better at...
View ArticleGround Ladder Training
Here’s a ground ladder training session that provides not only ladder basics but also fireground decision making. It’s simple and easy to set up — find a building with multiple windows, on multiple...
View ArticleManaging YOUR Mayday
MAYDAY! Sooner or later it just might happen to you. The big question is – are you prepared to deal with it? Consider the following scenario – upon arrival you encounter heavy smoke in a two-story...
View ArticleThe Two Sides of Firefighter Training
There’s been a number of discussions lately that imply that our training may be what’s getting us into more and more trouble on the fireground. Here’s a few thoughts to consider… We’ve been involved in...
View ArticleFirefighter Survival Gear – What Do You Carry?
Constant training is required to remain proficient at any job – firefighting is no different. The excuse that “we don’t need to train – we do it every day” is nothing more than an excuse. Most of the...
View ArticleSearch Training…
Fireground search…remember the basics…find and control the fire and search for any victims. The only way to develop the skills is to practice them under realistic conditions. We’ve got a few spots left...
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