Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District Junior Firefighter Chevy Gall was killed in a POV crash while responding to a water rescue
Officials said an underage female junior firefighter performed CPR on a patient that later died
FireRescue1 has uncovered numerous areas where firefighter salaries are higher than average.
Life-changing experiences can occur regardless of how long you’ve been on the job
Thane Lucas, 15, was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck
Here’s a look at what to avoid and what to do to ensure you leave the interview panel with a strong last impression
He was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck; his firefighter brother tried to save his life
Repeat these three exercises as much as you need and as often as you can leading up to the interview
Lucas Patchen’s coach wouldn’t let him play in a game since he missed the team’s bus
Firefighter salaries and benefits vary by location and rank.
Clint Mitchell said he joined the department because he wants to help others; Antonio Apolinar said he wants to make his daughter proud
Kenneth Fraser was driving home from work when he saw the man on the overpass; he shared his own struggles in an attempt to connect with the man
Amy Dimmery, 34, was driving home from responding to a call when she and her husband were involved in car crash
Police stated junior firefighter Parker Hess was shot when Capt. George Matis Jr. removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired
George Matis Jr., 21, has been charged with criminal homicide after shooting and killing 16-year-old firefighter Parker Hess.
A fire lieutenant was also suspended for a month and placed on a one-year probation
Xavier Allen Jr., 23, collapsed after an agility test and never regained consciousness
Getting hired as a firefighter isn’t easy, but you can improve your chances by taking specific actions
Many of those tools, gadgets and devices are not standard issue and can even be made at home
You’ll need the right equipment, attitude and plenty of tips and tricks to get you ready
Here’s a look at why even a great candidate can be cut after the interview and the steps to avoid these big mistakes
Leaving a successful career for the firefighting life has taught me some lessons that may help you succeed in a similar move
Cody L. Weidner opted to plead guilty to three counts of arson and one county of reckless endangerment
Police say Mark Bush told the girl she could trust him because he was a firefighter; St. Louis Fire Department fired him in 2013
The teen admitted to recording pictures and video of a female paramedic; he withdrew his application after backlash
The two graduates were inspired by their fathers; one was killed during 9/11 and another in an explosion 15 years ago
Fire Chief Randy Schroeder said his department is shocked by the arrest
In striving to reach perfection, many firefighters overlook chances to learn from mistakes
Zachary Barfield’s brother was killed in a car crash last year; he was an avid supporter of a children’s cancer research charity
Stephanie Pribble was inspired to become a firefighter-medic after riding in an ambulance during an emergency; she said she wants to be treated like any other recruit
Pinning down why firefighters choose this career path is elusive and unique to each person; here’s my best stab at it
