Fire Careers
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The chief shares the album name that defines his career, the “opening act” who will improve the fire service in the years ahead, plus his encore
A heightened focus on personal and organizational value ultimately impacts recruitment and retention efforts
The Laramie County Fire Authority chief has deep connections to the volunteer and combination fire service community
We must start mentoring because we are throwing away too much institutional knowledge
Chief Goldfeder offers advice, and contacts, for a firefighter stepping into the public information officer for the first time
Chief Goldfeder shares the fire service mentors who have made a major impact on his career and offers guidance for learning from some of the best of the best
Chief Goldfeder weighs in on how to deal with underperforming firefighters who can cramp the style of the entire crew
Chief Goldfeder considers how a department can get back in the good graces of the community after an officer was caught stealing from the fire department -- and the taxpayers
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do when members of the firehouse don’t necessarily want to show support for a specific organization or cause
Chief Goldfeder underscores the dangers of posting ill-advised comments on social media posting and how much it can jeopardize your career
Freeman is making the cross-country move after five years with the Hartford (Conn.) Fire Department
Exploring how fire service leaders can come to peace with the idea that not all volunteers will exhibit the same level of commitment to the department
Tips for first responders serving as a witness in criminal and civil trials