The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders| FireRescue1
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized| FireRescue1
Get a glimpse into rookie life, plus a value set that helps firefighters succeed in the industry| FireRescue1
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| FireRescue1
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| FireRescue1
Five recommendations to address the evolving needs of our newest workforce| FireRescue1
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic| FireRescue1
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms| FireRescue1
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout| FireRescue1
“If you can stare down a hallway and look the devil in the face, surely you can walk into an office and talk to the chief”| FireRescue1
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job| FireRescue1
Learn how to decode ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges in your firefighter interview — and respond with confidence| FireRescue1
From unused vacation time to long-term investments, there’s lots to settle before saying farewell| FireRescue1
Bassi, who serves as CEO for the Center for Public Safety Excellence, shares the power of department accreditation and personal credentials, plus ‘AI for newbies’| FireRescue1
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command| FireRescue1
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?| FireRescue1
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure| FireRescue1
Performance improvement plans can help you create a path to success for struggling members| FireRescue1
Unaware, unwilling or unable? First, identify the problem| FireRescue1
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels| FireRescue1
Use this checklist to make yourself the best candidate possible for the firefighter job you want| FireRescue1