Fire Careers
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I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Simple yet important lessons for taking on this vital role
Even as relationships change throughout our careers, we must always focus on building trust and demonstrating character
FireRescue1 contributors ponder what firefighters will face next, after two years of considerable challenges
After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
Deputy Fire Chief Scott Vivier says hiring eight paramedic ambulance response operators should decrease wait times
Understand the seven sources of frustration among firefighter families, plus three simple ways to mitigate common stressors
The more we do things wrong and get away with it, the more they seem right
In a near equal split, 52% of respondents say their department does not have residency restrictions, while 48% say their department does
You may be eager to step into your next position, but there’s plenty you can do while you wait for the opportunity to open
Horton reacts to some of the social media commentary elicited by the article, explaining why leaders must be honest about the realities of a fire service career