Fire Careers
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There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
‘We are always there for each other’: Reflecting on the lifelong friendships formed at the NFA-adjacent pub
Fire service leaders must learn to articulate clarity with rules and nuance with standards
Steve Leonard of the Owensboro Fire Department says, “‘The job of an old firefighter is to make sure a young firefighter becomes an old firefighter”
Fire service leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to reduce control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
Why boot camp EMT classes are the wrong answer to putting meat in the seat
Aretha had it right – it’s all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T, which for us means improving relationships with other agencies and officials