Fire Careers
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The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
The chief is the third high-ranking member to make the request following Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s recent demotion of three other chiefs
“We ... hope this exemption helps efforts to attract more volunteers to our fire and ambulance companies, to enable more life-saving work that benefits us all,” a Rensselaer County executive said
The uproar came ahead of a number of promotions scheduled for Tuesday
Bias is much more than diversity, equity and inclusion
Coming to terms with what changes – and why – through the course of promotions and increased responsibilities
When faced with difficult decisions, how do you put your feelings aside and change your attitude to make the right choice?
The best grooming policies are grounded in fairness, inclusion, professionalism and safety
We’re looking for fit, mentally tough individuals who can manage their time and demonstrate a commitment to serve
“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