Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
The clock begins to run against you as soon as new members report for duty, so start building their muscle memory and slide deck now
Retired Captain Cindie Schooner-Ball offers readers a woman’s perspective on working in this male-dominated profession
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
Sixty retired since July with 40 in December alone; the department began restocking its ranks three years ago in anticipation of the mass retirement
Officials said Kyle Kutzke became the ringleader of impromptu frat party type shenanigans; they said his behavior could have jeopardized future funding and certification
They allegedly cheated on the final EMT exam; a firefighter who administered the test is also facing termination
Katlyn Mitchell was pregnant with firefighter Jeff Buck’s son when he was fatally injured during a porch collapse in a house fire; he never got to hear the news that he was having a son
Officials said Chief Kenny Steiner could return to duty but only in an administrative role
Being a good apparatus operator starts in the station, extends to the street and carries over to the fireground
Choeurlyne Doirin-Holder, 39, hurt herself while conducting a routine check of equipment
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
The number of women firefighters will climb to a total of 49 – a landmark high in the FDNY’s 150-year history
Jason Waldeck said he didn’t report the incidents because he figured he needed to deal with the humiliation in order to continue doing what he loved
Here’s how to be your best in the firefighter oral interview, plus 12 do’s and don’ts
Understanding how and why nozzles work better prepares firefighters to make quick, effective knock downs
The 32-year-old rookie firefighter felt a sharp pain in his left side but ignored it; he later realized there was a hole and burn mark in his turnout gear
Jacob Hawthorne was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma; firefighters surprised him with the kind gesture during his 17th birthday party
Viewed as opportunity or setback, the jump to the driver’s seat brings a new set of responsibilities for firefighters
Police said it started with text messages to the 16-year-old and developed into telling her to come over to his house
She allegedly has had performance-based issues before, including sleeping on the job; she’s on administrative duty with no patient contact
Fire departments need candidates with a strong sense of ethics who will not embarrass or harm the department
Fire departments need candidates with a strong sense of ethics who will not embarrass or harm the department
Fire chiefs can stimulate inner motivation through affirmation and frequent reminders to volunteers that their service is valued
Firefighters who become great firefighters share these characteristics; here’s a look at why they matter
The fire chief said the trip served as a bonding moment not only among fathers and children, but among the young firefighters
Authorities started making arrests in April after allegations surfaced that firefighters used a sausage to assault a colleague
The program is open to students between the ages of 15 and 17; there is no cost to attend
He’s set to graduate from the academy in September; his lost firefighter uniforms have been replaced
EMT Choeurlyne Doirin-Holder has failed to pass the training academy two times; FDNY gave her top firefighter pay for a desk job; she is getting a third shot at the test
Volunteer firefighter Adam Glaze remains in the hospital after undergoing surgery and skin grafts
Fire departments should find the balance between vigilance and intrusion when considering a candidate’s social media history
Taking a deliberate approach to recruiting underrepresented segments of the population will boost fire department ranks and its overall quality
