Fire Careers
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Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association President Larry Calderone cited wages and “no forced overtime ... and, arguably, greater respect” as the reason for the exodus
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said Russo “mentored many new EMTs and paramedics, cared deeply for the communities she served, and set an incredible example”
Taking ownership is about caring in the direction of the organization – whether it’s successful, whether everyone is safe
Rural fire/EMS looks for creative recruiting solutions
The International Public Safety Leadership & Ethics Institute offers a guided program of self-discovery to develop a personal leadership approach
Motivating others to achieve their maximum potential involves deflecting negativity and focusing on what’s good
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine