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.
Looking to supplement your income? These side jobs are perfect for firefighters
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
Visibility and clear expectations are essential to establishing a strong dynamic with your team
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
FireRescue1’s 2023 state-of-the-industry survey revealed some alarming statistics related to respondents’ feelings about the job. Download your copy to learn critical insights into what is driving the perfect storm of stress among many firefighters.
More than 2,100 firefighters speak up about the perfect storm of stress and staffing challenges