Fire Careers
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Turning the tables on Lt. Zamzow to gain some insights on his fire service career, plus a peek behind the podcast curtain
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
The former CAL FIRE chief of fire protection shares stories from her unique path from seasonal firefighter to fire chief and beyond
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
A devastating MS diagnosis ultimately helped me be a champion of resilience and growth
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
A trailblazing memoir from Clare Frank, California’s first (and only) female chief of fire protection
Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while off duty
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
How fire service leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel