Promotion
The promotion topic covers all things related to moving up the ladder in your firefighting career, transitioning to fire officer and becoming a leader in your department. Brush up on what you’ll need to pass your next promotion exam, understand your role as a company officer, prepare for the new responsibilities and realities of a chief position and learn to foster growth and leadership skills in your members that will make them successful as they rise up the ranks.
Leadership
Plan for your next promotion by taking charge of your training, experience and your understanding of the testing process
Lawsuit
Lt. Samod Rankins said he is “happy to be back,” but also is continuing his suit against New Haven
Visibility and clear expectations are essential to establishing a strong dynamic with your team
Setting boundaries can protect your existing relationships, while forging new connections can help you cultivate different avenues of support
Syracuse Fire Department Lt. Tamica Barnett, 36, said she looks forward to setting an example for others
Lawsuit
Kansas City Battalion Chief Stephen Seals also says he was retaliated against for reporting previous discrimination
Company officers represent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions
Royce Engeldrum, the son of Firefighter Christian Engeldrum, will soon be assigned to a fire station in one of the five boroughs
Lawsuit
Albany Fire Capt. Jeremy E. Clawson claims he was wrongly accused of public intoxication after becoming disoriented due to diabetes and hypothermia
Lawsuit
Methuen Firefighter-EMT Tracy Blanchette, a 27-year department veteran and the city’s first female firefighter, says a less experienced male firefighter was granted the promotion
Leadership
Two chiefs share nine tips they wish they knew before taking the top spot
Four strategies to develop younger members so they can effectively lead the fire service into the future
North Metro Firefighter-Paramedic Quinn Henson received two commendation medals while being promoted to a major in the Army last month
A civil service commission determined the firefighter-EMT, who accused the department of race discrimination, violated sick leave policy but ordered he be reinstated, suspended and demoted
Discrimination
The former EMS chief alleges he was subjected to hostility and mistreatment because is gay
How helping your competition will position you for the next level of leadership
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
The lieutenant is accused of disclosing protected health information in the post on Facebook
Lawsuit
Former Trenton Fire Capt. Michael Strycharz claimed he was forced to retire after being harassed for exposing an alleged promotions bribery scheme
Reviewing the pros and cons of eight promotion processes for firefighters
Lawsuit
The district chief and lieutenant claim firefighters posted racist social media posts, promoted violence against minorities and made threats against them
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons has been with the department for 19 years and comes from a family of FDNY firefighters
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
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew
Investigation
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
The firefighters called for an end to oral exams after the “debacle” that left 120 unable to take their test
Leadership
Leadership tips for fire service officers can make promotions easier on everyone
All sworn deputy sheriffs, emergency communications officers and firefighters will be designated in pay grades PS 1 through 26 according to their specialty, where PS stands for public safety
The firefighters say the lack of certification puts them at a disadvantage compared to more recently hired firefighters
Hiring
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
Tips for a new fire officer, from a new fire officer
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