Fire Careers
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How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
Don‘t relax because you got accepted to a fire academy; this is the perfect time to be proactive and get things done
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
There are no trick question answers or secret handshakes that will land you on a fire department; it takes preparation, planning and work
The holidays can be a lonely time for the cops, firefighters and paramedics
The day you know you are ready to become a parent is a few months after your first child is born; the same is true for firefighting
Follow these steps to be safe and successful when sharing
Maybe I’m a little nutty, but I honestly don’t think my present job is all that stressful
I’ll tell you right away that I didn’t become a firefighter in order to get rich
To me, the true test of who you are as a firefighter comes after you get that badge
It’s a little different applying for a job and actually doing the job you applied for
The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve
Whether you’re an aspiring firefighter or just looking to give back, nearly everyone can be involved with the fire service