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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9 Things You Should NOT Do During Your Firefighter Interview
There are plenty of articles out there that tell you what to do during a firefighter oral board interview. What is often more important is knowing what you shouldn’t do.It’s to Preparing for the firefighter hiring interview process. There are 2 and sometime 3 interviews a candidate must prepare for. […]
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Firefighter Ranks and Duties
As with different branches of the military, in fire service firefighter ranks and duties can vary and the titles can change. However, as with the military, once you understand the Fire Service rank structure you will have a good understanding of each position within the fire department and their general […]
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9 Reasons Why Recruits Fail the Fire Academy
You’ve worked your tail off to acquire your dream profession as a career firefighter! Or maybe you’ve enrolled in a private fire academy, Either way Congratulations! Your endless hours working out, studying, taking classes as well as time away from family have paid off. After all this time and commitment […]
Read More 10 Requirements for Becoming a Firefighter
The firefighting profession is extremely serious; here’s a fast breakdown of the 10 Requirements for Becoming a Firefighter to get you ready to join the fire service. Becoming a firefighter is no simple task. It requires difficult work, extended periods of preparation and training, devotion and an earnest craving to […]
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