Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
Carrying on a family legacy marked by heroism and heartbreak, Joseph Angelini III joined the FDNY decades after losing both his father and grandfather in the 9/11 attacks
From age requirements to interview prep, we’re answering the top questions we hear about how to become a firefighter
Four simple steps to teach rookies about the seriousness of mayday incidents
Frederick County Recruit Firefighter Ian T. Strickler suffered a medical emergency
Before she could even speak the language after immigrating to America, the wife of the junior Pennsylvania senator dreamed of joining the fire service
Elevate the NFPA standard with pooled experiences from instructors to create forward-thinking, modern fireground training
Louisville Officer Nickolas Wilt was on the job for just 10 days when he was critically wounded by the active shooter at Old National Bank
The selected women will be trained as part of the National Park Service’s Women in Fire Program
The legislation would create a state firefighter recruitment fund to provide bonuses to those who join a department and stay on for three years
This Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department exercise guides new members and challenges them to own their vision and mission
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
Daniel Lamothe became “medically distressed” and was treated immediately, according to Santa Cruz County
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
Kevin Mains Jr. was sentenced to one to four years in prison
It’s vital to create training exercises that build positive memory patterns in the brain
We’re looking for fit, mentally tough individuals who can manage their time and demonstrate a commitment to serve
Eric Shane Howell is said to have violated five Memphis department policies, including harassment
Joplin crewmembers’ pay increase is almost on par with the city’s September increase for police officers
After last year’s number increased sharply from 2020, the mayor increased the budget by 50% for new recruits
In the last 10 years, the Lexington Fire Department has more than doubled the number of women on staff to 27
Buy-in at all levels of the department is important BEFORE starting one of these programs
Several members left during COVID, and many remaining members feel beaten down or unsure how to establish a “family feeling” with the rookies
“It’s not only a burn building, but it also has a lot of props on it so we can train,” said Harlingen Fire Chief Rafael Balderas
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta said the legislation should help with recruiting and staffing
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
The Long Beach Fire Department said the class was going through live fire training and the blast happened in the structure’s basement as operations began
“Starting over again gives you the opportunity to see things in a new light”
The new positions will help fill staffing gaps on Frederick County engine and ladder truck crews
Luke Cournoyer had been involved in a misconduct case with the police department, but Springfield’s city solicitor said he met all the employment criteria
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
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