Fire Careers
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Jayla Huelskamp became the first woman to win the Firefighting Skills event at SkillsUSA, inspiring her peers and paving the way for others to follow
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Dr. Cochran shares his journey of overcoming adversity, leading through challenges, and maintaining faith and integrity in the face of trials
Your attitude and abilities will impact your crew’s safety, attitude and performance on the emergency scene
Look for these nine traits when evaluating which firefighters have the potential to move up in the ranks
Start your new member on the right foot by getting to know them better and sharing key insights about the profession
From “doing more with less” staff to poor leadership, members share the top industry issues that sour their career ambitions
Prioritizing DEI starts with mission alignment and leadership support
Eric Linnenburger shares his insights on officer development, plus his own recent promotion from battalion to deputy chief
The Florida fire department’s targeted approach to mental health has resulted in lower turnover rate and enhanced recruitment efforts
If you recognize more than a few of the following traits in yourself, head over to headquarters and grab an application
Key focus areas include after-action reviews, expectation-setting, daily learning opportunities and openness to difficult conversations
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart