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Fire Recruit School is your comprehensive guide to launching a successful career in firefighting. Our articles cover everything from the initial steps to becoming a firefighter, mastering the interview process, and excelling in the fire academy. Whether you are just starting out or preparing for the next stage in your journey, you’ll find expert advice, practical tips, and invaluable insights to help you succeed in this challenging and rewarding profession.

LATET ARTICLES

4 ways to head off firehouse bad mouthing

Firefighters verbally attacking others in their absence is a cancer to firehouse morale; here are ways to turn back that tide

October 06, 2014 11:38 AM

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Part 2: How different generations see the fire service

From the newest recruit to the oldest officer, different firefighters bring a different outlook to the job; some of that is based on when they were born

July 29, 2014 03:38 AM

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Firefighter jobs: What returning vets must know about their certs

Most states accept military firefighting certifications, some with additional training requirements; here’s why those states that don’t should

July 29, 2014 03:10 AM

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How different generations see the fire service

At times the generation gap in the fire service can seem as wide as the Grand Canyon, here’s a look at why it is so wide and how to narrow it

April 07, 2014 10:18 AM

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Join Explorer program for firefighting experience

Programs designed to train teenage firefighters are a great opportunity for experience and to show a department what you are made of

February 04, 2014 02:59 AM

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9 changes readers would make to CPAT

Here are eight serious and one not-so-serious changes readers would like to make to CPAT-style tests

November 29, 2013 10:01 AM

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36 questions every officer candidate should answer

Before managing your first incident, be sure to have a firm grasp on these critical questions

October 15, 2013 07:06 AM

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Beyond tactics: What makes a good officer

Being an effective leader off the fireground means developing these characteristics and practices

October 15, 2013 06:32 AM

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How to prepare to be a company officer

Follow these steps to get the promotion and to be a good officer

August 13, 2013 05:02 AM

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Historical hiring trends and 4 fire service truths

Hiring is down now, but it hasn’t always been nor will it always be this way; the best-prepared candidates will win the day

June 04, 2013 03:45 AM

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