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.
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
From ‘Emergency!’ to ‘Third Watch,’ discover the television series that have motivated individuals to pursue roles as firefighters, EMTs, and police officers
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
When poorly written or overly broad anti-nepotism requirements are applied to firefighters, difficult problems can arise
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters may witness inappropriate behavior on fire scenes that necessitates intervention
Detailing the factors that create division between upper and lower management – and how we can learn to balance diverse perspectives and competing priorities
The book that changed my career trajectory, my first-year chief plan, and lessons on relationship-building
Before she could even speak the language after immigrating to America, the wife of the junior Pennsylvania senator dreamed of joining the fire service
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
We can gain more influence by becoming a productive follower than a resistant one
Encouraged to join the department by a group she now leads, Wilson hopes to elevate the role of diversity in hiring practices
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year