Fire Careers
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NFA instructors reflect on their time on campus
What you do next matters more than being passed over for promotion
How a grass roots nonprofit is filling financial gaps for firefighters and their families in emergencies
The fire service depends on discipline, but leadership failure occurs when orders go unexamined and accountability is lost
Why today’s youth need intentional outreach, adapted academies and stronger mentorship to succeed
Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer explains how one month at a slower station — replete with some cool health toys — can help members feel human again
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
A shift from closed-door goal setting to data-driven, inclusive planning helped IFD move from stalled initiatives to accredited, measurable progress
Five recommendations to address the evolving needs of our newest workforce
Celebrating the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation
Intentional networking, trust and shared experience can turn informal conversations into an impactful network