Fire Careers
Find all things related to a career in the fire service on FireRescue1’s fire career topic page, including training requirements, promotion tips, leadership content and more.
Highlighting the most eye-opening results from the annual state-of-the-industry survey
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
Recapping the themes that dominated events, headlines and kitchen table conversations, plus tips for how to thrive in 2025
Following a devastating accident, a paramedic shares his profound journey through Maryland’s trauma care system, offering new insights into patient care and recovery
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Detailing USAR team capabilities and how deployment takes shape
Robert Ulrich’s book shares tips, tricks and stories from a life of service
Using this word tells every woman who serves in this beloved profession that she doesn’t belong – and signals to young girls that they shouldn’t join
While safety and training serve as the linchpins of operational efficacy, problems persist around recruitment and retention, succession planning and the sense of family once so central to fire service culture