Fire Careers
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From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
Leaders at less-active firehouses must strike a balance between training and downtime for crews
It’s a complex issue that involves firefighters’ expectations of the job, our broken healthcare system, and so much more
Can you recognize the core values that existed within you long before becoming a firefighter?
At its best, tradition is a moral compass; at its worst, it’s albatross hindering progress
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers announced its newest class of fellows and 2022 award winners
Kathy Shoopman, 73, a veteran wildfire lookout who was known for her pinpoint accuracy, was killed on July 29
Fire service leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
If a fire service career doesn’t pan out, some of these responders may have a career waiting in Hollywood