Fire Careers
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The firefighter-counselor explains the problem with avoidant coping and how to help your brain finally deal with the ‘leftover stuff’
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Through her song, “My Hero’s Prayer,” Beth Krah shares a message of faith and hope — a reminder to those on the frontlines that they are seen, valued and never alone
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
Ruby has been assigned to Minneapolis Fire Station 7 for three months when she finally responds to her first house fire
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
It’s important to underscore the danger of the situation while not instilling an unproductive level of fear
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
Jayla Huelskamp became the first woman to win the Firefighting Skills event at SkillsUSA, inspiring her peers and paving the way for others to follow
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up