Fire Careers
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A devastating MS diagnosis ultimately helped me be a champion of resilience and growth
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
A trailblazing memoir from Clare Frank, California’s first (and only) female chief of fire protection
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
Examining the extraordinary measures to recruit current and former volunteers to fill gaps in career staffing
Panama City Fire Engineer Amanda Scoggin said she would encourage more women to go into firefighting and have confidence that they can rise up the ranks
Five strategies to find a lifestyle that allows you to balance your career, health and relationships
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
Sargent talks military comparisons, personnel issues and the lost art of fire service storytelling
Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew
Examining six possible reasons fire service members move from firefighters to fire-setters