Charging into a burning building under a volley of falling debris may not seem like a sound career choice, but that frightening image doesn’t stop thousands of men and women across the globe from trying to become firefighters. Is a Career as a Firefighter Right for You? Similar to becoming […]
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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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A Day in the Life of a Career Firefighter
What is a day in the life of a career firefighter like? Living in the fire station for 24 to 48 hours straight? I’m asked this question often and the answer may surprise you. As a career firefighter, you will typically work a 24 hour shift schedule. The shift is […]
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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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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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