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It’s a tough job to land, but a great career once you do; here’s a look at what you need to do to go from applicant to rookie
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
Horton reacts to some of the social media commentary elicited by the article, explaining why leaders must be honest about the realities of a fire service career
San Luis’ new ambulance service predicts it will be able to respond up to five times faster than contractors
By combining salary and cost of living, FireRescue1 has targeted the 10 best states for firefighters
There are pros and cons to running calls in a big city and a small town; here’s our readers’ advice to those aspiring to a career in firefighting
Constantly training, teaching others what you know and always being prepared are the hallmarks of great firefighters
A DUI or other blemish is far from ideal; it is also far from fatal to your firefighting aspiration if you play it right
Here’s how to be your best in the firefighter oral interview, plus 12 do’s and don’ts
Fire departments need candidates with a strong sense of ethics who will not embarrass or harm the department
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Researchers said most of the stress was due to the physically dangerous and psychologically taxing nature of the job
New-found money will keep the 32 firefighter jobs safe until June 30.
It’s a tough job to land, but a great career once you do; here’s a look at what you need to do to go from applicant to rookie
For those looking to advance their careers, the knowledge and connections made at fire department headquarters are invaluable
Most states accept military firefighting certifications, some with additional training requirements; here’s why those states that don’t should
A nationwide search failed to yield a new chief; the leading candidate withdrew his name
Three firefighter positions will be eliminated and three lieutenants will be demoted to firefighters to save money
There are fewer police layoffs, because their union and management have been coming up with cost-saving ideas
The issue goes back to the spring of this year when the firefighters’ union approached the city about granting automatic promotions
The fire department has 791 firefighters, down from 209 since May 23 due to retirements
The 31-year-old moved to the area from Texas for the job; she says it is something she’s always wanted to do
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Some say the move is a ploy by city officials to gain the upper hand in union negotiations
When she’s sworn in, Forrest will be the first African-American female fire captain in the history of the Department
The new hires will be “single-role” medics, meaning they will ride on ambulances but not on fire engines
Two years ago, the city had more than 1,000 firefighters; now, they have fewer than 800
During the camp, the girls participated in a series of simulated firefighting and emergency situations
The department typically loses nearly 49 employees per year
The newspaper says the fire department already has spent its $38 million overtime budget with two months to go in the fiscal year
Brian Beckmann had been demoted two ranks, from captain to firefighter, after posting about Trayvon, the unarmed Miami Gardens teen who was shot and killed in an Orlando
This marks the first time the city has recruited veterans since WWII
