Fire Careers
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Inside one fire chief’s experience at the Montana Spartan Trifecta event
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
Seven areas of preparation for transitioning to a paid, cross-trained fire and EMS system
Two chiefs share nine tips they wish they knew before taking the top spot
Assistant Chief Debbie Carpenter shares tools and strategies for firefighters and fire leaders when making and maintaining ethical standards
Inside why one firefighter chose to be a volunteer firefighter, how it connects to his time in the military, and the weight of the work on his psyche
Understand the three types of chiefs – the Bully, Boss and Teacher – and how they can manifest in each of us
Four strategies to develop younger members so they can effectively lead the fire service into the future
North Metro Firefighter-Paramedic Quinn Henson received two commendation medals while being promoted to a major in the Army last month
Fire service personnel matters are the single-most difficult issue to handle, even by a seasoned company officer
Firefighters can still achieve crew camaraderie without communal space living situations
Tackling key questions about whether a department can uphold a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol workplace policy that prohibits firefighter medical marijuana use, both on- and off-duty