Fire Careers
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With significant change afoot at the national level, perhaps now is the time to reposition the fire service to better recognize — and elevate — our role in government
Why do so many female firefighters fail to support other women looking to join the ranks or promote within the department?
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Change is inevitable, but leaders should be aware of how much weight symbols hold when it comes to department identity and cohesion
The fire service is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from organizations that are succeeding
Inside our department’s process to restructure and rebrand to better reflect our service to the community
“Dear retiree, No, go away.” The good news: There are other ways to stay connected to the fire service
Building resilience within our members so they trust that the fire service is still the career for them, even as it evolves
Looking to hire? Check out these unique recruiting ideas
New Mexico’s firefighters lost qualified immunity: Is your state next?
In this video, Gordon Graham encourages firefighters to find a sense of purpose outside of the fire service
It starts with a strong focus on individual roles, team empowerment, and honing leadership skills among your department’s “influencers”
Amid our staffing challenges, fire chiefs must be creative and proactive in recruitment and retention efforts