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In the dynamic world of firefighting, the role of a driver/operator is a crucial, yet often overlooked one. What has changed in this role over the years, and how can firefighters be better trained for the challenges of today?
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Authors and retired firefighters Alfred J. Rager and Jeffery Zolfarelli discuss how new technology is changing the way fires need to be handled, and how firefighting needs to be taught.
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Kevin Reed, Program Manager for the Fire Academy at Hillsborough Community College, discusses his success using the Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition textbook and Navigate LMS to help his students transition to a hybrid of online and in-person learning during and after the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is a recording of the webinar from September 15th, 2022 on Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, Fourth Edition with the author, Rob Schnepp. For more information on this title, please visit go.psglearning.com/Hazmatao4e.
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Prevention should be a key part of any fire curriculum. Read on to learn how the concepts in CRR make teaching prevention easy.
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From staffing challenges to focusing on mental health, these are five key ways fire instruction is changing.
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How do you prepare a state's entire fire and rescue training program for success?
Dereck Baker, Division 7 Chief, has found that 98% of students pass their Fire Officer I and II exams using PSG's Fire Officer book and Navigate curriculum, and estimates that 99% of instructors choose to use Navigate because the resources included are very beneficial to students.
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How do you choose which learning styles to cater to with modern Fire students?
Ken Koerber, Program Director at NIPSTA, finds that Navigate offers a variety of tools and capabilities that foster a personalized learning experience for each student's learning style and individual needs.
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With this year’s Crash Responder Safety Week upon us, we honor and support all who keep the public roadways safe for travel.
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders were already facing a disproportionately high number of mental health issues and substance use disorders due to the traumatic nature of their jobs. The introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic compounded this long list of factors.
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Each October, Fire Prevention Week highlights the importance of fire safety education in our communities. This year, Fire Prevention Week will take place October 3-9, 2021.
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As seasoned fire service professionals know, there are many acronyms and abbreviations used in all aspects of a fire career. To help your students in the field, we have put together a list of 100+ fire service acronyms that can be referenced as they begin to navigate the complex terminology used in the fire service.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Beverley Walker about her book, Community Risk Reduction: Principles and Practice.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Dave Sweet about the Revised Second Edition of his book, Vehicle Rescue and Extrication: Principles and Practice.
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Will using online firefighter training resources in addition to traditional classroom learning improve your students pass rates on fire certification exams? If you were to ask Fire Lieutenant Lisa Becher, Fire Instructor at Madison College in Wisconsin, the answer would likely be yes.
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To be safe and effective, new and experienced technical rescue professionals need to be trained on the latest technology extrication considerations, including those involving alternative-fuel vehicles.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with James Angle about the Fifth Edition of his book, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services.
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Will choosing the right training materials really change how effectively you administer your emergency medical service and fire service training courses? According to Gray Young, Chief of Training at South Bossier Parish Fire District #2, this could very well be the case.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Chuck Smeby about the all-new Third Edition of his book, Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Steve Treinish about the all-new Third Edition of his book, Water Rescue: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670: Surface, Swiftwater, Dive, Ice, Surf, and Flood.
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The Second Edition of Legal Aspects of Emergency Services will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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As part of the Public Safety Group Customer Spotlight series, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Claflin, the Chief of Training & Educational Contact at the University of Akron Training Center for Fire and Hazardous Materials.
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As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Randy Bruegman about his upcoming book, Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Second Edition.
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The Second Edition of Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Fifth Edition of Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Third Edition of Water Rescue: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670: Surface, Swiftwater, Dive, Ice, Surf, and Flood is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Third Edition of Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Fourth Edition of Principles of Fire Prevention will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Second Edition of Applications of Fire Research and Improvement will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group is pleased to announce that Fire Instructors Testing Software (FITS) customers can now access assessments found within selected Instructor Test Banks.
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The Public Safety Group is pleased to announce the availability of new and updated features to help your Navigate course run more efficiently and effectively. Check out a comprehensive walkthrough video to see the platform enhancements!
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Your Navigate course will soon change—for the better! The Public Safety Group is pleased to announce new and updated features to help your course run more efficiently and effectively.
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Your Navigate course will soon change—for the better! The Public Safety Group is pleased to announce new and updated features to help your course run more efficiently and effectively.
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The Fourth Edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Public Safety Group is pleased to announce that the Navigate platform will soon have new and updated features to help your online course run more efficiently and effectively.
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The Public Safety Group is pleased to announce that the Navigate platform will soon have new and updated features to help your online course run more efficiently and effectively.
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With virtual learning, it’s critical to keep the student’s performance level as a constant conversation between the student and instructor from the beginning of a course to the end.
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In addition to giving your students your email address, there are additional strategies to utilize when offering support and assistance to a virtual classroom.
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As the old saying goes, out of sight means out of mind. If students aren’t attending class in person, keeping them regularly informed and in the loop can help maintain their engagement.
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With distance learning more prevalent than ever before, EMS and Fire educators and students are relying on video conferencing to meet their training needs.
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The Second Edition of Wildland Fire Fighter is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak.
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The Revised Third Edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Fourth Edition of Engine Company Fireground Operations is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Firefighting Strategies and Tactics, Fourth Edition is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Fire Investigations for First Responders is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition will be available soon! In the meantime, check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Chief Officer: Principles and Practice, Third Edition will be available soon! In the meantime, check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Facility Fire Brigade, Second Edition will be available soon! In the meantime, check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services, Sixth Edition is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Third Edition is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Fire Protection Systems, Third Edition will be available soon! In the meantime, check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Sixth Edition is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Check out an exclusive sneak peek of the all-new Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian Fourth Edition!
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Fire and Emergency Services Instructor: Principles and Practice, Third Edition is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The Public Safety Group, a global leader in EMS and Fire educational materials and services, has partnered with Kognito, a leader in evidence-based health simulations to bring you First Responder Support & Resilience.
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The all-new third edition of Hazardous Materials Monitoring and Detection Devices is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The all-new third edition of Foundations of Instructional Delivery: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I will be available soon! In the meantime, check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The all-new Fire Service Ethics is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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Introducing the all-new Rescue-D course!
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Did you know? Nine out of ten employers say they need employees with soft skills.
Ensure your students have the affective and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in public safety with the all-new Employment Readiness Course!
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The all-new second edition of Vehicle Rescue and Extrication: Principles and Practice is available now! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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The all-new fourth edition of Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills is available now in two versions to meet your unique training needs!
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Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Fourth Edition helps to prepare your fire fighters for their roles in the initial ICS structure on the fireground.
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Traditionally, it was thought that attacking the fire from the outside may push the fire through other parts of the building.
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Cancer is now considered to be the leading cause of death among fire fighters due to the prevalence of synthetic material, which increases the toxicity of today's fires.
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The all-new second edition of Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1403 is available now. Check out a sneak peek of this exciting resource today.
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The all-new third edition of Hazardous Materials Chemistry is here! Preview a sample chapter from this exciting new resource today.
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The all-new second edition of Above Ground Bulk Storage Tank Emergencies is here! Preview a sample chapter from this exciting new resource today.
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Fire Officer's Guide to Management and Leadership: A Scenario-Based Approach is here! Preview a sample scenario from this exciting new resource today.
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The all-new third edition of Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply is available now and we're offering an exclusive sneak peek!