Fire Careers
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From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
It is what we tolerate that will ultimately build the crew’s DNA
Training our minds to prepare for the worst possible outcome may lead to catastrophizing, which can cause fatigue and other mental and physical health problems
How to apply these guides – and where they can be improved for increased use among firefighters
The film provides viewers with an unusually intimate look at wildfire devastation through the deployment of the Texas Canyon (California) Hotshots
Community outreach and education may not have been what you signed up for, but it’s a critical role of first responders
Devin Flannery shares his experience with the company officer to chief officer transition
We know what seems “normal” to us, but ask yourself if these beliefs are rooted in blind acceptance or if it’s time to question the source
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
Success in the firefighter interview is about far more than answering the questions
A simple mindset shift is at the root of a critical difference between biased and nonbiased people