Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
Among 344 graduates, Ian Montesi, whose father died in the North Tower collapse, and Francis Donohue, whose father died of a 9/11-related illness, are following their fathers’ path
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
Firefighter Sean Wathen, a former Marine, saw Sgt. Ryan O’Hara’s flight suit and stood by his side for nearly four hours
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Chief Caughey urges fire service leaders to focus on developing new firefighters’ critical thinking skills
“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
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
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Probationary Firefighter Jessica Chiodo’s father Peter Chiodo was on the job for 25 years and died of a 9/11-related illness
The memorial scholarship was set up to honor Stormy McInerny, a former engineer/paramedic with North County Fire Protection District
Roanoke Firefighter Brayden Bradbury is carrying on the family tradition
Officials look at the Danville Area High School’s Fire Club as a new way to draw youth to the volunteer fire service
Firefighter Philip Clark talks career changes later in life, health hurdles and wins, and passion for the job
The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here’s how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew
We asked FireRescue1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
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
Start your new member on the right foot by getting to know them better and sharing key insights about the profession
What I learned about myself – and the fire service – by attending rookie school two times, 20 years apart
An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen’s fire academy training
Leaders who model “not knowing” foster environments where members feel they can explore new ideas and offer solutions
The Capital Region Firefighter program launches a 100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge
Council petition seeks to cut the time spent in training in half, getting cadets into the academy faster
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