Charting your career path; Checking off the probie to-do list

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In this month's eNews, we offer expert advice on how to jump-start your career as a firefighter and some perspective on how to navigate life as a probationary firefighter with a handy probie to-do list. It's not glamorous, but it will be worth it.

Finally, we cover a possibly life-saving tip on using floor coverings to avoid getting lost during a fire attack.

� The FR1 Team


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		The gameplan: Chart your career By Robert Avsec You�ve completed your probationary period and all the training and development activities. You�re now ready to advance your career. Be S.M.A.R.T
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		The probie to-do list By Tony Vitalie The role of the probationary reserve, cadet or other new firefighter around the station is not a very glamorous one. Understanding your role from day one is very important. What you need to do
	Related: Top 10 tips for finding your first firefighter job

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Fireground Tips and Tricks

		Use floor coverings to maintain orientation Maintaining orientation in the building when conducting a search is critical for survival. It is very easy to lose contact with the building and become disoriented. Always look down
	Related: Scene safety basics

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Charting your career path; Checking off the probie to-do list | Jan. 8, 2013

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