The Fire Safety Academy has officially launched the Resource Library, a free online learning platform for firefighting training. The Resource Library is a centralized digital collection of 300+ training materials, instructor guides, and educational resources designed to support both professional instruction and self-directed learning.
The Resource Library recognizes that effective fire service training requires more than just access to materials; it demands context, quality assurance, and the confidence that comes from knowing your resources are current and research-backed.
Key Features That Set the Resource Library Apart
For too long, training officers have had to spend time searching for quality, up-to-date training materials scattered across multiple sources. The new resource library solves these pain points by creating a single destination where quality meets convenience.
The following video showcases the Resource Library's key features and benefits.
As seen in the video, the Resource Library is designed for today’s fire service training needs and features. It provides:
- One-stop access: Find filterable and sortable training materials and instructor resources without hunting through multiple sources.
- Vetted training materials: Quality curriculum guides, instructor handouts, and supportive teaching materials enhance professional instruction and self-directed learning.
- Current materials: Version control ensures up-to-date information and tracks changes to materials you rely on.
- Rich context and guidance: Detailed background information and clear implementation guidance for each resource, eliminating the guesswork about how and when to use specific materials.
“We built this Resource Library because training preparation should be about crafting great learning experiences, not hunting for resources. The fire service is already juggling so much; this Resource Library streamlines access to high-quality resources, making it easier to deliver effective training without the extra hassle.”
—Meghan Maloney
Education & Training Manager
UL Research Institutes | Fire Safety Research Institute
The FSA Resource Library is Built for Your Firefighting Training Challenges
Whether you're a training instructor developing evidence-based curricula or a firefighter taking training between shifts, the Resource Library is built for you. Instructors gain access to supplemental materials that boost confidence and teaching effectiveness, while individual firefighters can easily access fire service training materials in one place for independent study.
Use this guide to confidently navigate the Resource Library with confidence and master searching, filtering, download management, and version tracking.
Ready to level up your training? Visit the FSA today to explore how the fire service Resource Library can transform your approach to firefighter education and training delivery.
