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<title>What it means to be an exceptional leader</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/1234013-What-it-means-to-be-an-exceptional-leader/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Dr. Kim Alyn FirePresentations.comIt gets more and more difficult to find principle-based leaders in today's society. Passing the buck is commonplace as everyone points the finger at someone else. Society is starving for quality leadership, and it&rsquo;s no different in fire departments all over the world. Firefighters want leaders who will actively engage in the leadership process as they work ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012 23:51:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Special gifts deserve special 'thank you'</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/1218675-Special-gifts-deserve-special-thank-you/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[On Christmas day, the doorbell at my firehouse rang. I went downstairs and was greeted by a father and his teenage son and daughter. The father was holding a very large tray of baked goods. He introduced himself, told me where they lived and said that his daughter had started this tradition of bringing baked goods to the firehouse on Christmas. I introduced myself to her and her brother and thanked ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:45:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire department recruitment 101</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/1206808-Fire-department-recruitment-101/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're a manager who wants to become more effective at fire department recruitment or one of the many people who want to become a firefighter, there are some things you can learn about the process.In most parts of the U.S., active fire department recruitment doesn't go out looking for candidates. Firefighting is a great profession and many people are eager and ready to join up, which means that ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:09:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire safety standards: What you should know</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/1206800-Fire-safety-standards-What-you-should-know/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Roughly 4,000 people die every year and over 18,000 people are injured in fires. Add to those statistics the fact that firefighters in the U.S. respond to over 360,000 fire emergencies that cause billions of dollars in property damage annually and you see why fire safety standards are something you should investigate as a preventative measure.Fire safety standards are created to prevent or lower the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:00:47 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Career profile: Fire warden</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/1206784-Career-profile-Fire-warden/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're considering a career as a fire warden, you should gather all of the information available about this important position in the field of forest fire control. It's a great career choice for anyone with good supervisory and planning skills who loves spending time in the great outdoors and wants to be involved in protecting America's forests from destruction by fire. The fire warden career profile ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:49:12 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tip: Lose the cell phone</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/1194347-Tip-Lose-the-cell-phone/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are in class, doing a ride-along or station visit or working on probation, turn off your cell phone. Keeping focused and minimizing distractions is important. Even more important is avoiding the perception that goes along with having your cell phone ring in your pocket while you are in the middle of a conversation. Even if you reach into your pocket to silence your phone, it still reflects ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:14:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Don't be 'bad with names' </title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/1194345-Dont-be-bad-with-names/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most people, you have found yourself struggling to remember people's names after being introduced. Some people seem to have a natural knack for remembering names, but you might need to make a conscious effort to recall them. As a new recruit or aspiring firefighter, remembering names and ranks is a sign of respect and is of utmost importance. I've heard and practiced many different techniques ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:06:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>6 ways to stall your job search</title>
<author><![CDATA[Steve Prziborowski ]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/1194337-6-ways-to-stall-your-job-search/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent newspaper article, I noticed a piece titled &ldquo;6 ways to stall your job search&rdquo; by Larry Buhl, and I wanted to share it because I think it really provides a lot of guidance for future firefighters. Now before we go any further, I&rsquo;ve heard more and more people say they don&rsquo;t read the daily newspaper because they don&rsquo;t have time or they don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:39:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Better understanding the firefighter job flyer</title>
<author><![CDATA[Steve Prziborowski ]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/1162157-Better-understanding-the-firefighter-job-flyer/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The information on the job flyer can actually assist you in preparing for the department's testing process and oral interview. Here are some of the main points to a job flyer and why you should pay attention to them.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:37:11 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Learning to cook can take you far in the firehouse</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/1162135-Learning-to-cook-can-take-you-far-in-the-firehouse/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Cooking is considered a basic life skill that you will be expected to know prior to getting hired. Do not underestimate the power and importance of a good firehouse meal. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:02:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Maintain a good reputation</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/tips/874437-Maintain-a-good-reputation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Too often as new employees, we don't really know what kind of reputation we have, and often firefighters try to change their reputation too late in the game. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010 22:02:22 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Commissioner Scopette and DCAS Commissioner Hirst Announce Applicant Totals for the Firefighter Exam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Record-high numbers of minorities apply to become members of New York's Bravest Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Martha K. Hirst announced today that nearly 30,000 candidates have filed applications to take the upcoming firefighter exam, and more than 40 percent of those applicants are minorities. The results come after the Fire Department ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:56:55 UTC</pubDate>

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