Fire Careers
Find all things related to a career in the fire service on FireRescue1’s fire career topic page, including training requirements, promotion tips, leadership content and more.
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
Through Project Fire Buddies, firefighters volunteer time to lift up the most vulnerable children in their communities
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
Outlining the primary and measurable objectives of company-level leadership
Learn the Zen-like techniques to stay grounded while navigating danger and comforting others
Chief Trisha Wolford tackles differences between learning styles, deference to authority and why millennials get a bad rap
Three steps chiefs can employ to ensure their departments continue to move forward despite the headwinds
Reviewing benefits and risks of volunteer fire department mergers – and how to start the merger process for a smooth transition
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