Fire Careers
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From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
24 hours filled with constant alerts, plus meetings, training and little sleep
Dispatchers will have statewide training and certification, and will be eligible for better benefits and earlier retirement
While a lack of focus during the daily grind is a common feature of ADHD, many people with the condition also possess the ability to “hyperfocus” during emergencies
Focus on service, ownership, unity and progressiveness to help your organization grow the department
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
Understanding the diverging evolution of crew cab and chassis, equipment layouts, pumping systems and more
A career in public safety amplifies our natural human tendency to anticipate danger, which can be complicated when it expands beyond work
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community
Other challenges to the future of the fire service include shift schedule adjustments and rethinking our apparatus
Vancouver Fire Station 2 includes Captain Heidi Parr and Firefighters Melissa Anthony and Hannah Nelson