Fire Careers
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Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Turning turn traumatic memories into hope and action to make a difference
How helping your competition will position you for the next level of leadership
5 ways to mentor rookies of all ages and teach them the love of the job
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
Tips for new firefighters looking to make their mark on the crew
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply to on and off-duty first responders
How to move past annoyance and embrace the questions
The lieutenant is accused of disclosing protected health information in the post on Facebook
Former Trenton Fire Capt. Michael Strycharz claimed he was forced to retire after being harassed for exposing an alleged promotions bribery scheme
Reviewing the pros and cons of eight promotion processes for firefighters
The district chief and lieutenant claim firefighters posted racist social media posts, promoted violence against minorities and made threats against them