This process functions as a feedback loop: as more data is collected, gaps in training, resources, and support become clearer. With that understanding, departments and organizations can begin addressing those gaps more effectively. The results also contribute to broader state-of-the-industry reports, helping expand knowledge about firefighting across the United States and Canada.
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What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey was launched by FireRescue1 as part of its annual state-of-the-industry research effort focused on the fire service.
The 2026 survey specifically centers on firefighter training, emphasizing it as a foundational element of professional performance and preparedness.
The survey aims to assess how often firefighters train and whether that training is realistic, relevant, and supported by leadership.
Findings will be used to identify gaps, highlight best practices, and encourage improvements in how departments prepare firefighters.
Results will contribute to FireRescue1’s 2026 state-of-the-industry report, expected to be published in August 2026 with expert analysis.
The survey includes participants from across the fire service (career, volunteer, combination, and all ranks) in the United States and Canada.
The project is supported by organizations such as the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).
FireRescue1 Staff. (2026, March 2). FireRescue1 launches What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey. FireRescue1. https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/firerescue1-launches-what-firefighters-want-in-2026-survey
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