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Firefighting 101

Firefighting 101 articles are intended to educate a non-fire service audience about the fire service profession. These articles are written by FireRescue1 staff members and FireRescue1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from how to join a fire academy to how to pass the exams required to be a firefighter. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, or are interested in writing for Firefighting 101, email editor@firerescue1.com.

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The market is witnessing a trend towards rental services, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for fire departments
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Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action