Fire Careers
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The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
A shift from closed-door goal setting to data-driven, inclusive planning helped IFD move from stalled initiatives to accredited, measurable progress
Five recommendations to address the evolving needs of our newest workforce
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Firefighters report more low-air events, close calls and injuries — and limited follow-through from their organizations
The fire service is filled with former teachers, Navy SEALs, even software programmers — all offering experience that can improve department performance
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The chief outlines a plan for personal and professional growth
Whether you envision a lifelong career or dream about hanging up your gear for the last time, be intentional with your time and service
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground