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.
An essential guide to help new firefighters navigate the early days of the job with confidence
From unused vacation time to long-term investments, there’s lots to settle before saying farewell
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
When the crew starts to get a little crazy, it’s the company officer’s job to shut it down and redirect that energy
A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders across the occupational life span and into retirement
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress
Find your anchor, continuing spinning radials and orbs that strengthen your career path, and be mindful of poisonous prey
Plan for your next promotion by taking charge of your training, experience and your understanding of the testing process
Connect with finance staff early and often to ensure mutual understanding of needs, requirements and limitations
Many new officers want to fix everything right away, but change for the sake of change isn’t a viable game plan
Detailing surprises, challenges and goals for this critical career transition