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.
A good follower makes the entire crew stronger
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
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
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
A trailblazing memoir from Clare Frank, California’s first (and only) female chief of fire protection
Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while off duty
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
How fire service leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel
The SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge League showcases the strength and readiness of the firefighters from around the world
Firefighters are looking to their supervisors for improved communication, support and empowerment, and training and professional development opportunities
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