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.
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
From ‘Emergency!’ to ‘Third Watch,’ discover the television series that have motivated individuals to pursue roles as firefighters, EMTs, and police officers
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
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
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
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