Fire Careers
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For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Tracing my family’s history brought me to the site of a 1907 tenement fire and the family tragedy linked to its aftermath
These aren’t just stocking stuffers; they are tools that help you perform
Firefighters report more low-air events, close calls and injuries — and limited follow-through from their organizations
The fire service is filled with former teachers, Navy SEALs, even software programmers — all offering experience that can improve department performance
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The chief outlines a plan for personal and professional growth
Whether you envision a lifelong career or dream about hanging up your gear for the last time, be intentional with your time and service
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground