Fire Careers
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Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait
How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community
With practice, nerves can be an asset, not a liability
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
Your goal should be more than inspecting uniforms and taking attendance; go beyond assigning riding positions and passing along department-required information
What are you to doing to enhance situational awareness and reduce multitasking in a world increasingly consumed with distraction?
Grit – an attitude of determination to never give up – is a key predictor of long-term success
The Stockton City Council voted unanimously last week to accept a $4.8 million grant to hire nine full-time firefighters, and a nearly $1.2 million grant to purchase the truck
Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
Forge a solid foundation now to avoid the awkward buddy-to-boss transitions down the road
Leaders must focus on consistency, fairness and support
Optimism is less a personality trait and more a strategy for how to deal with outside events – and strategies can be learned