Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
Explore these television series that provide insights into firehouse life, teamwork, and the challenges faced by firefighters, offering both realism and entertainment for new recruits
Planning to serve your community? It starts with quality firefighter training.
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
In Michael Zier’s honor, firefighters put a thin red line across their engine, hung up a wreath and put his gear out on display
Dane Smothers Jr., 28, has been a firefighter for about two months; his injuries were described as traumatic
Brock Trimmer, Sebastian Zlotkavski and Ronnie Simone used their paramedic training to quickly jump into action
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
Armed with your education benefit, you can help make yourself more attractive to local fire departments
While not deadly, this disease can sideline a firefighter’s promising career
The experience has been so positive for two juveniles that they are now junior firefighters
Rene Gonzales was only two months on the job and driving home when he spotted a burning car
Thane “Bobby” Lucas was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck
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
