Fire Careers
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A good follower makes the entire crew stronger
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
The What Firefighters Want survey reveals firefighters’ perceptions of key factors like leading by example and staying connected to line personnel
Many new chiefs and fire officers struggle to find the right balance between micromanaging and letting go
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
From active firefighter to engaged civilian: It’s time to reflect and move forward
A looming $2 trillion budget reduction means we will need to preserve funding streams where we can
To expand our perspective, we must look outside our insular ideas and accept that we may not have all the answers
Through a partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, Camp Fury is igniting a passion for public safety and emergency services among young girls
Using this word tells every woman who serves in this beloved profession that she doesn’t belong – and signals to young girls that they shouldn’t join
It’s how we handle the day-to-day, person-to-person interactions that makes us who we are
The new year marks an opportunity to reflect on your accomplishments and goals ahead