Becoming a WildLand Firefighter. Wildland firefighting is very different from what I did in my career as a structural firefighter. However, during my time as a division chief I supervised our wildland Firefighter team that was established within our department. Today we’re going to discuss the process in becoming a […]
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Is The Fire Service Ready for Incident Command App Technology?
Is The Fire Service Ready for Incident Command App Technology? Technology is growing like a wildfire, no pun intended, throughout all industries. The fire service is no different. We have seen unprecedented improvements and changes in all areas of the fire service industry. From thermal imaging technology, to search drones […]
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The Recruit Firefighter Academy, What to Expect.
The Recruit Firefighter Academy, What to Expect. You’ve finally made it! It’s time to start your Recruit Fire Academy. You’re preparing for your first day of the firefighter training academy. Or you may be preparing for a public training academy provided by your local college. Either way this is an […]
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10 Health Benefits of Coffee
Firefighters love coffee! More world issues get solved at the coffee table in a fire house than at a United Nations Summit! OK, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but the camaraderie at a fire station dinner table over a cup of coffee is simply amazing. This is where […]
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Public Firefighter Training Academy, How to Enroll
I am often asked if a person can attend a recruit firefighter training academy before getting hired by a fire department? The answer is yes. we will explore the Public Firefighter Training Academy, How to Enroll. Many colleges and training organizations offer hands on firefighter training academies. Some academies are […]
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10 Skills for Giving a Great Speech and a Firefighter Interview!
As a Division Chief and a Fire Chief I was task with learning how to give a speech. Standing in front of a crowd was a struggle for me as it is for most. I had to learn from mentors, classes, and organizations such as Toastmasters to become a decent […]
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