Rookie
Leadership
Plan for your next promotion by taking charge of your training, experience and your understanding of the testing process
Start your new member on the right foot by getting to know them better and sharing key insights about the profession
Four simple steps to teach rookies about the seriousness of mayday incidents
We asked FireRescue1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
Mentorship and information-sharing are invaluable among generational transitions
Some members will simply never have equal power to exercise control over others using the same hazing tactics
Chief Billy Goldfeder helps a new member deal with a lack of guidance and training from more veteran firefighters
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
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
Learn your learning style, focus on fitness, and understand your place on the incident scene
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
Firefighter/EMT Tom Redden has seen the mistakes of younger firefighters and offers advice to avoid such pitfalls for new members
Brooke DeLeon was the only woman in her 21-member recruit class
Four tips for making it through the early transition into your probationary period as a firefighter
Scott Orr interviews Stan Tarnowski about the do’s and don’ts for today’s firefighters
Scott Orr interviews Mauro Porcelli about real-world tips for new firefighters
It’s our responsibility to mold and train new firefighters in every aspect of the job, because failure to perform has dire consequences
Make a good impression and launch your firefighter career on the right foot with these tips for probationary firefighters
Recent academy graduate Dave Guzick and Steve Hayes, who recently finished probation, forced the apartment door open to rescue the victim
You will be anxious during a fire, maybe scared, but nothing is wrong with that
Dane Smothers Jr. will be discharged after spending almost three months in the hospital
The firefighter’s written exam covers everything from a math skills review to a personality assessment
The captain was guiding the firefighter on how to cut a ventilation hole into the roof when it gave way
Dane Smothers Jr., 28, has been a firefighter for about two months; his injuries were described as traumatic
Brock Trimmer, Sebastian Zlotkavski and Ronnie Simone used their paramedic training to quickly jump into action
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
If you want to become a firefighter, you might consider these top fire academies
Rene Gonzales was only two months on the job and driving home when he spotted a burning car
FireRescue1 has uncovered numerous areas where firefighter salaries are higher than average.
Life-changing experiences can occur regardless of how long you’ve been on the job
Firefighter salaries and benefits vary by location and rank.
