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What happens when the “always false” alarm turns out to be the real thing? Will you be prepared?
One bad choice with a master stream spotlights a missed opportunity for cooperation over shared space frustrations
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders
What I’ve learned the hard way — and what I hope you’ll take to heart as you begin your fire service career