Fire Recruit
A fire department recruit was fatally injured while on the scene of a collision on the 101 Freeway
The firefighting career field is very competitive; here’s a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
“What I’ve found is we’re all treated as equals here— it doesn’t matter how young or old you are —you’re a firefighter,” Cheat Lake VFD Firefighter Peggy Paulick said
Leadership
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
The selected women will be trained as part of the National Park Service’s Women in Fire Program
The legislation would create a state firefighter recruitment fund to provide bonuses to those who join a department and stay on for three years
Leadership
This Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department exercise guides new members and challenges them to own their vision and mission
Leadership
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
Daniel Lamothe became “medically distressed” and was treated immediately, according to Santa Cruz County
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
It’s vital to create training exercises that build positive memory patterns in the brain
We’re looking for fit, mentally tough individuals who can manage their time and demonstrate a commitment to serve
Harassment
Eric Shane Howell is said to have violated five Memphis department policies, including harassment
Salary
Joplin crewmembers’ pay increase is almost on par with the city’s September increase for police officers
After last year’s number increased sharply from 2020, the mayor increased the budget by 50% for new recruits
In the last 10 years, the Lexington Fire Department has more than doubled the number of women on staff to 27
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
The Long Beach Fire Department said the class was going through live fire training and the blast happened in the structure’s basement as operations began
The new positions will help fill staffing gaps on Frederick County engine and ladder truck crews
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
Leadership
The week starts with motivation, weaves through myriad activities, and concludes with a restorative weekend – and possibly some duty officer work
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
FDNY said 41% of its 2021 probationary class identified as people of color, but it can take up to six years for an applicant to be called
Retired Captain Cindie Schooner-Ball offers readers a woman’s perspective on working in this male-dominated profession
Staffing
Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification
A cautionary tale for fire service personnel who are just starting in their careers
Those with an active fire and EMT certification can receive $2,500, and those with a fire-paramedic certification can receive $3,000
The class of 90 includes one woman and recruits who speak a variety of languages
Investigation
Chesterfield Fire and EMS released findings from its internal investigation, and NIOSH is continuing its inquiry
“This is an absolutely tragic day for the fire service, Andrew’s family, and his wife, Stephanie,” said Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson
“There were insufficient facts to determine if the testing process was violated by the other members of the class,” a D.C. Fire and EMS spokeswoman said
