Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
“I just wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps,” Probationary Firefighter Dennis Meyran said, recalling the motivation to complete the FDNY academy
It’s our responsibility to mold and train new firefighters in every aspect of the job, because failure to perform has dire consequences
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
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
He was hired despite having 10 misdemeanor arrests and convictions for assault, resisting arrest, public intoxication and theft
The dispute centers over whether or not the firefighters are volunteers or municipal employees
We can’t wish calls that test our mettle into or out of existence; we can only better prepare for them
Firefighters verbally attacking others in their absence is a cancer to firehouse morale; here are ways to turn back that tide
From Chief Billy Goldfeder’s book of essays, comes this tale of a first fire and a life of learning
Like Goldilocks looking for just the right fit, it is critical for firefighter safety and effectiveness to have the right pump pressure at the hand line
Officials are looking into whether or not the firefighters got into the scuffle before the people injured in the rollover were treated
These behavioral traps will erode firefighters’ career progress to the point of stagnation or decline
Department veterans say the rookies are being allowed on light duty after suffering lesser injuries like a sprained ankle
Remy Jones told investigators he didn’t know how to respond when people came to the fire station seeking help
One cadet says he was rushed to the hospital after instructors did not allow him to drink water unless told to do so
With only five firefighters on scene, they rescued one from a balcony and one unconscious woman from the hall
School trustee said of fire cadet Katerin Romero: “She was a natural leader, respected by her fellow academy cadets.”
Michael Sitler received a certificate for bravery and a merit bar for helping get emergency aid for his unconscious mother while watching his younger sister and dog
The trial board recommended an official reprimand of one firefighter, found another firefighter not guilty and suspended another firefighter
