Fire Careers
Find all things related to a career in the fire service on FireRescue1’s fire career topic page, including training requirements, promotion tips, leadership content and more.
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From ‘Emergency!’ to ‘Third Watch,’ discover the television series that have motivated individuals to pursue roles as firefighters, EMTs, and police officers
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
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
How fire service leaders can create clarity, avoid chaos and prepare for what’s next
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic
The Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award and George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award recognize decades of impact in leadership and fire service education