Fire Careers
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A mission statement explains the why, and a leader’s intent explains the how
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
How to depart the fire service on a positive note and on your own terms
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?