How do Firefighters Stay Fit While on Duty Firefighting is one of the most demanding and challenging professions. How do Firefighters Stay Fit While on Duty requires a combination of physical strength, mental toughness, and endurance to handle the pressures and demands of the job. As a firefighter, you are […]
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What is the Firefighter CPAT Fitness Test?
The firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test, CPAT, is part of the Firefighter hiring process that tests the firefighter candidate’s physical ability for becoming a Firefighter.
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Strong Values and Leadership Traits of a Fire Officer
Strong Values and Leadership Traits of a Fire Officer are the key to success in your fire service career, or any career for that matter. Good communication and presentation skills are also important to improve for your fire service career. Great communication is the key to great leadership. Think of […]
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20 Ways to Improve Your Firefighter Teamwork Skills
Knowing how to work as part of a team is an essential component of being a firefighter. Effective teamwork rarely just happens. It is honed and developed using a combination of skills, attitudes, and leadership for it to make a very real and measured impact. These skills will help you […]
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The Firefighter Written Test
Preparation for the firefighter written test isn’t as hard as most would imagine. However, it does take a time commitment, a willingness to practice, and some study time. I’ve proctored many hiring processes and reviewed dozens of tests. I will cover the best resources for preparing for the test, find […]
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Becoming a WildLand Firefighter
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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