Fire Careers
Find all things related to a career in the fire service on FireRescue1’s fire career topic page, including training requirements, promotion tips, leadership content and more.
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
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
Through Project Fire Buddies, firefighters volunteer time to lift up the most vulnerable children in their communities
Detailing the incremental change related to family leave, laws, station design, grooming, gear and leadership opportunities
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
The U.S. fire administrator reflects on the personal challenges she faced as a woman making her way up the fire service career ladder
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on the top chief