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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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 […]
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