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
Putting new members on a course that fits their skills and goals helps recruitment and retention efforts
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Royce Engeldrum, the son of Firefighter Christian Engeldrum, will soon be assigned to a fire station in one of the five boroughs
It’s important to understand the misconceptions new recruits have about the fire service and identify the challenges they face in their first year
Learn your learning style, focus on fitness, and understand your place on the incident scene
Camdan Carmichael, 18, was selected from among several candidates to work at the Rangeley Fire Rescue Department
Hebron Firefighter Dustin Riley McDaniel, 20, who previously served as a junior firefighter for the South Haven Fire Department, died while off-duty on Veterans Day
Probationary Firefighter Anthony Phillips Jr. is following in the footsteps of his father, who served in Washington D.C. and died in the line of duty in 1999
How to put your best foot forward at orientation, what to expect in the physical and aptitude tests, and other tips for firefighter candidates
Clinton Firefighter-EMT Kacie Ortiz comes to the department with EMS experience and said she is eager to complete her full fire academy training
Key areas offer signs that change is afoot, while other areas remain restricted
Training at the Quinn Fire Academy has been temporarily suspended
Former St. Paul Fire Training Officer Jovan Palmieri alleges that Chief Butch Inks gutted training staff and allowed “poorly performing” recruits to graduate
5 ways to mentor rookies of all ages and teach them the love of the job
Tips for new firefighters looking to make their mark on the crew
How to move past annoyance and embrace the questions
A series of legislation would improve access to firefighter training for high school students
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
Northfield Junior Firefighter Matthew Rousseau, 16, was killed Tuesday when a vehicle carrying him and four of his classmates struck a tree and caught fire
Pondering the question: What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves – tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
A pandemic makes you first witnesses to history, but are you prepared to face this test – and the many others ahead?
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
Understanding the difference between hazing, bullying and training in the academy setting
The city’s fire union said the facility has had a mold problem for years, causing serious health side effects for trainees
The change for cadets went into effect this month as firefighters remain in an ongoing contract dispute with the city
Highlight the tremendous work your members are doing to protect the community and raise your recruitment profile among residents with an eye-catching video
The D.C. Fire and Rescue recruits were seen in a photo making a gesture similar to the OK hand sign
Firefighter Sam Springsteen, 25, was sworn in with 14 other new Jersey City firefighters Tuesday
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim
The program that trains teens between the ages of 14 and 17 is accepting new members after a few years of dormancy
