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The Florida fire department’s targeted approach to mental health has resulted in lower turnover rate and enhanced recruitment efforts
If you recognize more than a few of the following traits in yourself, head over to headquarters and grab an application
Key focus areas include after-action reviews, expectation-setting, daily learning opportunities and openness to difficult conversations
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief John Butler about setting department missions and engaging in strategic planning
All sworn deputy sheriffs, emergency communications officers and firefighters will be designated in pay grades PS 1 through 26 according to their specialty, where PS stands for public safety
Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position
The firefighters say the lack of certification puts them at a disadvantage compared to more recently hired firefighters
Mark Brady retired last week after more than a quarter-century as the face of Prince George’s County’s fire department
You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim
The tower is being remembered fondly as the training grounds for many firefighters over the decades
Alexandria Fire Chief Corey A. Smedley was promoted on Monday after serving as acting fire chief for six months
Making tough decisions – and pushing for change – is your responsibility, even when it doesn’t win you any fans