Fire Careers
Find all things related to a career in the fire service on FireRescue1’s fire career topic page, including training requirements, promotion tips, leadership content and more.
As helmet technology and PPE standards evolve, fire service leaders reassess the necessity of ear covers and face shields
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
From ‘Emergency!’ to ‘Third Watch,’ discover the television series that have motivated individuals to pursue roles as firefighters, EMTs, and police officers
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Tonya Hoover led from the top of the fire service. Her daughter, Alexandria Pecia, is now forging her own way in law enforcement
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
While these schedules provide a certain degree of flexibility, they can wreak havoc on personnel wellness
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
Learn how to decode ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges in your firefighter interview — and respond with confidence