Fire Careers
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A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
The U.S. fire administrator reflects on the personal challenges she faced as a woman making her way up the fire service career ladder
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
Company officers represent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions
Royce Engeldrum, the son of Firefighter Christian Engeldrum, will soon be assigned to a fire station in one of the five boroughs
When performed regularly, these exercises can help reduce injuries and keep you in the game
It’s important to understand the misconceptions new recruits have about the fire service and identify the challenges they face in their first year
It’s essential to do your homework, understand the politics and find the right fit for you
Achieving a culture of stellar service among firefighters requires multifaceted approach and capacity to care
Albany Fire Capt. Jeremy E. Clawson claims he was wrongly accused of public intoxication after becoming disoriented due to diabetes and hypothermia
Dr. James Betts had been working 80-hour work weeks at the hospital; 10 years ago, he committed to getting back to his fire service roots
Learn your learning style, focus on fitness, and understand your place on the incident scene
A fire service Stockdale course would require minimal changes to the Naval War College’s “Foundations of Moral Obligation,” using the best models of human beings under pressure