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The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
A special “thank you” to all the mothers who double as first responders
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