Fire Careers
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Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
“My biggest concern was never being able to be on the fire truck again,” said Colton Adams, a Centerville volunteer firefighter
Tips for who to invite, where to hold the meeting and what to discuss at this opportunity for open and honest discussion
The area previously covered by the Cordelia Fire Protection District will now be served by the Fairfield Fire Department
In the last 10 years, the Lexington Fire Department has more than doubled the number of women on staff to 27
The tendency to compare ourselves to others also wastes time and energy focusing on things we can’t control
The firing of a Delray Beach firefighter for failing to check a patient’s vitals prompts important questions about ownership and empowerment
Columbia Falls will pay for two of the firefighters through the city’s 3% resort tax
While physical marks are easy to see, first responders also struggle with emotional scars, which are only visible to them
Counting down the most stressful jobs by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations