Fire Careers
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We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Fire service leaders must shift their recruitment and retention strategies
We spend decades preparing for the job. Very few of us adequately prepare for the day it ends.
A modular training facility, position-specific scenarios and a change in instructor philosophy give firefighters opportunities to practice under realistic conditions
How my father’s example shaped a lifetime of service
The neuroscience of forgetting — and the learning strategies that build durable recall under pressure
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
From advanced certifications to higher education, continued learning strengthens operational performance, improves safety and expands career opportunities
Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action
Learn how to channel adrenaline into stronger delivery, better stage presence and more memorable presentations