Fire Careers
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These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic
The Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award and George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award recognize decades of impact in leadership and fire service education
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
Detailing the requirements to become a wildland firefighter, what they do day to day, and how to get started on this career path
With significant change afoot at the national level, perhaps now is the time to reposition the fire service to better recognize – and elevate – our role in government
Why do so many female firefighters fail to support other women looking to join the ranks or promote within the department?
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure