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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
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
Use this checklist to make yourself the best candidate possible for the firefighter job you want
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok weighs in on how Zam navigated a challenging year, including a particularly difficult MCI call
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait
How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
Identifying the top challenges facing new leaders, plus key guidance to help them succeed as they navigate new responsibilities
Reviewing the seven classic leadership styles and introducing the SOOT mnemonic to identify leadership contexts
Discover how Valencia College’s unique cohort model is changing firefighter education and creating job-ready graduates