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Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
While these schedules provide a certain degree of flexibility, they can wreak havoc on personnel wellness
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
Why do we care more about ensuring the firehouse grass is sprinklered than the firehouse itself?
How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
Don‘t relax because you got accepted to a fire academy; this is the perfect time to be proactive and get things done
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
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