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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
Use this checklist to make yourself the best candidate possible for the firefighter job you want
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
Horton reacts to some of the social media commentary elicited by the article, explaining why leaders must be honest about the realities of a fire service career
The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Working side-by-side highlights that personal perceptions of others’ job duties can be limited and skewed
How to use your personal playbook in the weeks, days and hours before your interview – and then what to do when it’s over
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 order raised concerns that personnel who work part time at other public safety agencies would no longer be available to assist those communities
Detailing three reasons career firefighters don’t stick around – and solutions to keep them on the team
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
For several years, state lawmakers have considered various bills to change the law so that inmate firefighters aren’t disqualified by their criminal records
County executive says the raise will help the county remain competitive with other jurisdictions
The organization will introduce students to careers like volunteer firefighting, police work, emergency management, EMS and 911 dispatchers
KCKFD will refund up to $5,000 for students taking a paramedic course, as well as provide a monthly stipend of $2,300
The goal is to illustrate how a 16-person crew allows firefighters to simultaneously attack the fire and start a rescue operation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order authorizing more seasonal firefighters to boost staffing on one-third of CAL FIRE’s 340 engines
Officials state that bringing ARFF in-house means it eliminates expenses currently paid by the airport authority
Denison Fire Rescue officials announced they will be working with hiring firm, LifeNet Inc., to fill employment gaps in the department
Denison Mayor Janet Gott said the city is using this as a temporary measure to fill the employment gaps while the department can get its staffing back up to full levels
Townsend Township Fire Capt. Charles Horning died on Oct. 13, 2015, from a heart attack related to a fire earlier that morning
Volunteers want benefits like job protection, tax write-offs, scholarships and student loan debt forgiveness
Money from the SAFER grant will bring total staff to 144 for the next two years
New agreement promises raises, promotion opportunities for paramedics
San Luis’ new ambulance service predicts it will be able to respond up to five times faster than contractors
