Fire Careers
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When Matt Fleming transitioned into the fire service in 2015, he had no idea his daughter would one day feel the same pull to serve
Amid repeated setbacks and naysayers attitudes, I pushed forward to achieve my fire department dream
It’s a tough job to land, but a great career once you do; here’s a look at what you need to do to go from applicant to rookie
If a doctor clears a firefighter to return to duty, can the department reject their request to return to work?
A civil service commission determined the firefighter-EMT, who accused the department of race discrimination, violated sick leave policy but ordered he be reinstated, suspended and demoted
Starting out on a basic life support (BLS) ambulance can be the first step toward a career in the fire service
The Fairfield Fire Department is asking the city to hire nine firefighters to help combat member retention issues
Weishel has created numerous sculptures to honor fire, police and military services
The former EMS chief alleges he was subjected to hostility and mistreatment because is gay
Meet the firefighters who moved out of the station house and towards the bright lights of Hollywood
Paramedic school is a commitment, so it’s important to invest time in a quality program
The Greencastle Borough Council agreed to develop a budget to support paid firefighters using a fire tax, with members making at least $18/hour
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