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.
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
It’s a two-way street; HR professionals should do more to understand the industry and fire leaders should better explain the needs of members
Turning the tables on Lt. Zamzow to gain some insights on his fire service career, plus a peek behind the podcast curtain
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Turning turn traumatic memories into hope and action to make a difference
Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
The former CAL FIRE chief of fire protection shares stories from her unique path from seasonal firefighter to fire chief and beyond
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
A devastating MS diagnosis ultimately helped me be a champion of resilience and growth