Fire Careers
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While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
Learn how to decode ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges in your firefighter interview — and respond with confidence
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
Use this checklist to make yourself the best candidate possible for the firefighter job you want
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok weighs in on how Zam navigated a challenging year, including a particularly difficult MCI call
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait
How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
Identifying the top challenges facing new leaders, plus key guidance to help them succeed as they navigate new responsibilities
Reviewing the seven classic leadership styles and introducing the SOOT mnemonic to identify leadership contexts