Fire Careers
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From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did