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.
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
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
Amid stress and staffing challenges, firefighters still love the job – and encourage others to join the ranks
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out