How to don turnout gear and SCBA
Firefighters practice donning gear until it’s fast and automatic. Follow your department’s procedure and manufacturer instructions.
7 steps →How-to guides
Firefighter How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common firefighter tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common firefighter tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks firefighters perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to inspect an SCBA
Daily SCBA checks make sure your air supply works when you need it.
7 steps →How to perform a home fire safety check
Community risk reduction prevents fires before they start.
7 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Firefighter training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.