Fire Careers
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Survey results reveal why many fireground tools struggle to gain traction — and what it takes for technology to become part of standard operations
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
Did one inappropriate comment justify the job-ending consequence?
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service