Fire Careers
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Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people
The chief shares the album name that defines his career, the “opening act” who will improve the fire service in the years ahead, plus his encore
A heightened focus on personal and organizational value ultimately impacts recruitment and retention efforts
The Laramie County Fire Authority chief has deep connections to the volunteer and combination fire service community
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
We may be humble public servants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spotlight our impact, particularly when the public is paying attention
Encourage your members to be humble, hungry and everyday street smart
A realization about advanced training skills leads to a renewed focus on fundamentals
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s