The Illinois Department of Labor and the Illinois Fire Service Institute have launched a new online course aimed at firefighters statewide. This digital training, accessible through the Illinois Fire Service Institute’s platform, focuses on practical techniques to minimize hazards and enhance safety during emergency incidents. Firefighters can expect to learn updated strategies designed to protect themselves and their teams while responding to high-risk situations. Officials hope the course will help reduce injuries and fatalities in the field. By making this resource available online, both agencies aim to ensure that more firefighters have convenient access to critical, life-saving information.
“The entire course takes only fifteen minutes. I would encourage all fire departments in Illinois to put their staff through it and then continually reinforce the principles,” said IL OSHA Chief Erik Kambarian. “The goal is clear: ensure every firefighter can walk away from a bad day.”
The “Defenses for Firefighters” course is now available through the IFSI training platform.
