Fire Careers
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From identifying potential employers to securing the right certifications, learn what it takes to launch a successful career in private firefighting
There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
For some, the private sector beckons while others may explore career transitions within the trades – but we can stop this exodus
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
What you do, how you act and the relationships you build now matter down the road, so get out of your comfort zone, put in the work and enjoy the ride
It’s hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
Make sure your department’s traditions, behaviors and practices aren’t putting a damper on member retention or recruitment
Vincent Dransfield remains on the Singac Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 roster, where he signed up more than eight decades ago and once served as fire chief
From department culture to personal self-reflection, several factors can help you answer the question
How random sampling at the final stage of the hiring process impacted diversity among the ranks
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.