Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
Amid repeated setbacks and naysayers attitudes, I pushed forward to achieve my fire department dream
Rockford firefighters and the Illinois Fire Service Institute joined together to create a skills event for fire department cadets
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
Harley Mullenix, 20, joined the 15-person department as a junior firefighter when she was 15
James Allen, 24, died in March 1985 after getting caught in a backdraft at a residential fire
The fire originated in an electrical transformer box on the bowling alley’s second floor
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Eleven firefighters were honored for their heroics, one had only been on the job two months at the time
If you are thinking about competing in the World Police & Fire Games, now is the time to get serious with your training
They were released, but will continue their rehabilitation at home; a third firefighter suffered smoke inhalation
Chief Walter White spoke to the firefighters before they were taken to the hospital, described them as being in good spirits, though they have a long road toward recovery
Christopher Zaino, 20, pleaded not guilty to third-degree arson; he was released after posting $7,500 cash bail
The chief said volunteer firefighter numbers have been dwindling due to members’ job placement outside the area or inability to meet the time commitment
Navigating overtime and shift-trade expectations can be a minefield for a probationary firefighter; here’s advice on how to come through it in one piece
An internal investigation revealed that the firefighter was not in agreement with the burning of the American flag
Remy Jones developed a pattern of unexcused absences during his ordered remedial training
Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision
The officer beat on the door with his baton, causing the dog to bark as the homeowner exited the burning building
The rookie firefighter said he put his hand up in support of an equality sign he saw in the crowd
One of the march organizers said the firefighter was acknowledging a friend in the crowd
Officials would not say what the discipline is for the firefighter who is a relatively new hire
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
His fellow firefighters said they didn’t care about his previous career; FDNY officials said he has a stellar record
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
These simple stretches can drastically cut firefighter injuries and can all be done during a routine truck check
Here’s a look at some of the best truly harmless gags that strengthen the bond between firefighters
She will be the first daughter of a firefighter who died on 9/11 to become a firefighter
Done wrong, the performance evaluation process can do more harm than good; and doing it right takes training
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
The first priority for any crewmember is patient care, then professionalism and portraying a positive image in the public
Improperly pulling the attack line causes more work and compromises the effectiveness of the fire attack
Here are some ways firefighters can prepare the scene before EMS arrives
It’s nearly impossible not to be moved by the fallen firefighters memorial, and just as impossible to convey that to those who’ve never felt it
