Fire Careers
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Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Real estate investors used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to rank states based on wage, employment figures
Marking the 50th anniversary of her historic hiring, Brewer reflects on her career and the challenges and joys of breaking the fire service glass ceiling
The Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire battalion chief details the importance of a shared vision of learning and training at every organization
Is there such a thing as “too old to serve”?
Firefighters get real about one of the biggest issues facing the industry and how to fix it
You will be pulled in many directions and take some shots from outsiders, so it’s important to have a support system
Get to know your people, listen to their input, and allow them to use their skills and abilities
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