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Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
For some, the private sector beckons while others may explore career transitions within the trades – but we can stop this exodus
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
When you make it to the panel interview, how you answer these types of questions will influence their hiring decision
Union officials criticized the department over the way it handled the promotion of 40 firefighters to the rank of captain
Charles Turner II argued the commission violated tiebreaker rules when he applied for the promotion in June
Here’s a look at why even a great candidate can be cut after the interview and the steps to avoid these big mistakes
Leaving a successful career for the firefighting life has taught me some lessons that may help you succeed in a similar move
Following staffing shortages last year, the city racked up $300K in overtime pay
Nine locations in Oregon and Washington filled the top 20 slots
Whether you are the rejected candidate or rejecting the candidate, how you behave next will set the tone for future success
Here’s why the education demands and changed expectations make firefighting more of a profession and less of a vocation
Many different leadership styles make up a fire department. Which type are you?