Fire Careers
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Jayla Huelskamp became the first woman to win the Firefighting Skills event at SkillsUSA, inspiring her peers and paving the way for others to follow
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Dr. Cochran shares his journey of overcoming adversity, leading through challenges, and maintaining faith and integrity in the face of trials
What Firefighters Want survey respondents highlighted the need for clear career paths and reimbursement for training
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
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