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
One simple solution: Get back in touch with the community, physical and metaphorically
National awards programs can showcase those above-and-beyond moments and members
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
There will be people who will work against you, but it’s critical to stay confident in who you are and remain positive
While the fire service has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of member wellness, every fire department across the country has room to improve
Go talk to your people and establish your expectations early
Developing systems and processes that support excellence ultimately drives effective leadership and fire department success
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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