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The fire captain-turned-publisher shares the early inspiration for the lifestyle publication, plus the newest cover story
Some fire department health programs aren’t enough – or simply don’t exist – putting you in charge of your preventative health plans
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
Not being able to let go puts the new chief in an awkward position
A Mississippi firefighter who was disciplined and later resigned after hanging a noose in his locker says he didn’t have racist intentions
From staying positive to engaging with the broader fire community, the key to survival lies within
Valuing firefighters with a “worker” mentality – not simply degrees and test scores – is key to the long-term success of the fire service
For several years, state lawmakers have considered various bills to change the law so that inmate firefighters aren’t disqualified by their criminal records