Fire Careers
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Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
The firefighter-counselor explains the problem with avoidant coping and how to help your brain finally deal with the ‘leftover stuff’
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders
What I’ve learned the hard way — and what I hope you’ll take to heart as you begin your fire service career
You’ll be amazed at the difference in your stress level once you get your finances in order
Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership