Fire Careers
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In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
How fire service leaders can create clarity, avoid chaos and prepare for what’s next
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
Though it might be hard to find the time, it’s important for spouses of first responders to focus on their own needs, too
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
Competency and discipline are distinct issues, but they often become intertwined for a number of reasons
You might think you could do the job better than the current officer, but leadership takes skill, earned respect and experience
“Everybody is smashed down here in the bottom half of the pay range,” said Webb Smith, a now-former Marietta member
The state also announced that it will not score the September police promotional exam
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
From setting clear expectations to sharing feedback, simple actions can go a long way to establish yourself as a trusted team member
“Starting over again gives you the opportunity to see things in a new light”
Firefighters regularly work with 13 different kinds of equipment that can produce noise that exceeds the 85-decibel threshold