Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
Explore these television series that provide insights into firehouse life, teamwork, and the challenges faced by firefighters, offering both realism and entertainment for new recruits
Planning to serve your community? It starts with quality firefighter training.
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department firefighters are supporting and raising money for injured Watertown Firefighter Recruit Peyton Morse
Irvington Fire Department Recruit Victor Melillo, 21, was in a critical care unit for five days after the incident
After struggling with turnover, the City of Antigo Fire Department created a homegrown program to solve its staffing shortage
The injured Watertown firefighter, identified as Peyton Morse, 21, remains in critical but stable condition
The key to change may be the unique combination of recruitment practices, a validated placement exam, and a process of random selection
Dol Din alleges his path to becoming the city’s first Somali-American firefighter was derailed because of a racially hostile environment
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder explains how to hook prospective members unsure about all the EMS runs
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Junior Member Travis Burley and four other members of his family were displaced in the fire Saturday night
James W. Ainsworth III, 26, will spend three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a child under the age of 16
Turning a blind eye to hazing and harassment inhibits the growth of new members
From the classroom to the training ground, Marc Bashoor offers a 30,000-foot look at what to expect if you want to become a firefighter
Get a glimpse into rookie life, plus a value set that helps firefighters succeed in the industry
Breaking down key factors involved in getting into a fire academy, the differences among the types of academies, and how you can set yourself up for success
Plus learn tips for what chiefs are looking for in new recruits as well as the importance of public trust
The new hires will help the Parma Fire Department restore staffing numbers after several retirements
The decision was driven by several factors, including the loss of a grant funding the academy and a hiccup in the timing of last year’s civil service exam
Unaware, unwilling or unable? First, identify the problem
Putting new members on a course that fits their skills and goals helps recruitment and retention efforts
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
