Training is a true risk management tool for the fire department. It also needs to be a priority in every firefighter’s life: https://ow.ly/WlTE50RoeZC When firefighters struggle with a particular skill, we say they need to train more. If a new hazard arrives in our district, such as a lithium battery storage facility, we train on how to combat that type of fire. Justin Bailey breaks down the firefighting training journey into three categories: the foundation, growth and mastery, and passing it o

Ever wonder how firefighters are able to open a locked or jammed door in the event of an emergency? 🤔 With a Halligan tool and the proper training, they're able to do just that. Watch and learn from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) as they demonstrate Forcible Entry skills. | Leary Firefighters Foundation

27K views · 195 reactions | These recruits are using Forcible Entry Training Stations under the supervision of Massachusetts Firefighting Academy instructors. This allows them to practice negotiating/activating a door's locking mechanism so they can minimize property damage as they gain entry during an emergency response. | Massachusetts Department of Fire Services | Facebook

74K views · 7.2K reactions | Most people train for the academy the...