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.
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders
What I’ve learned the hard way — and what I hope you’ll take to heart as you begin your fire service career
You’ll be amazed at the difference in your stress level once you get your finances in order
Highlighting the most eye-opening results from the annual state-of-the-industry survey
Recapping the themes that dominated events, headlines and kitchen table conversations, plus tips for how to thrive in 2025
Following a devastating accident, a paramedic shares his profound journey through Maryland’s trauma care system, offering new insights into patient care and recovery
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
While firefighters love visitors, consider these guidelines when planning your trip
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Robert Ulrich’s book shares tips, tricks and stories from a life of service
While safety and training serve as the linchpins of operational efficacy, problems persist around recruitment and retention, succession planning and the sense of family once so central to fire service culture
You might spare your spouse the grimmer details of a call, but bare your soul to your crew