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  • Basic Survival Skills and the Probationary Firefighter - Part 2
    Basic Survival Skills and the Probationary Firefighter - Part 2

    In this article, we’ll cover the needed tools and equipment to which every firefighter should have immediate access. Tools and equipment form the second major aspect of safety and survival on the fireground. Today, we’ll answer the question of...

    Article • February 4th, 2011

  • What Have You Done for Me Lately?

    The oral board and the fire chief rating your chief's interview wants to know! Janet Jackson had a hit song titled "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" Remember that phrase when it comes to your career development and you will be successful. It is not...

    Article • February 2nd, 2011

  • Why Candidates Fail Simulation Exercises

    The emergency scene simulation, also called the fire simulation, the fireground simulation, the tactical exercise, the tactical problem or some other similar name, can be one of the most challenging portions of a fire service promotional examination...

    Article • January 24th, 2011

  • Understanding & Navigating The Online Course

      Daryl had the excitement reminiscent of a major event – a birthday or family holiday – when he received his user ID and password for his first college course: “Building Construction for the Fire Service. Taught entirely online.” What a...

    Article • January 21st, 2011

  • Basic Survival Skills and the Probationary Firefighter
    Basic Survival Skills and the Probationary Firefighter

    Armand Guzzi looks at the basic skills of firefighter survival and shares lessons that all new firefighters should be taught and should be reinforced for veterans.

    Article • January 5th, 2011

  • Firefighting and Para-Military: Polishing Your Salute
    Firefighting and Para-Military: Polishing Your Salute

    Firefighters usually have a healthy stock of personal and company pride. Many of us are happy to get the crew together for the traditional work detail of washing, waxing and polishing the rig before that next parade or inspection. Another tradition of...

    Article • December 23rd, 2010

  • Residency Requirements for New Fire Department Hires

    Residency requirements are not as common as they used to be, mostly because of challenges within the court systems. Now, before you disagree with residency requirements, realize why fire departments have them in place. When there is a major emergency...

    Article • December 16th, 2010

  • The Probationary Firefighter: An Introduction to Incident Command
    The Probationary Firefighter: An Introduction to Incident Command

    Firefighters graduating their basic training program are rightfully very proud of their accomplishment. This is just the beginning of an enjoyable and fulfilling experience that must be founded on further training. As enjoyable as a profession as this...

    Article • December 1st, 2010

  • The Marines Are Looking, So Is The Fire Service - Part 2

    As stated in Part 1 of this article, there is a significant parallel between the Marine Corps and the fire service. The character makeup that compels a person to join one is the very same character that brings them to join the other. Both agencies...

    Article • October 4th, 2010

  • School Days: Your Fire Service Report Card - Part 2

    Welcome back to school from your break. We have to move quickly now because the days fly by as we are completing our fire service education. You were selected to serve your community, passed your probation, and completed your first three years as a...

    Article • July 24th, 2010

  • The Fire Service Resume: Why Haven't I Been Hired Yet?

    Many people believe that a great resume will be their ticket to a firefighter job and this article details why that thought is nothing is farther from the truth.

    Article • July 12th, 2010

  • School Days: Your Fire Service Report Card

    School days, school days.. if you are anything like me you were so glad to see those days go, especially the report cards. So that brings me to this: it's 4 a.m. and the bells drop for a fire or EMS call -- at the end of call just how would your...

    Article • June 14th, 2010

  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Tactical Paramedic Program: Two Decades in Development

    For the past 20-plus years, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) firefighter/paramedics have accompanied the Miami-Dade Police Department's (MDPD) Special Response Team (SRT) on responses involving drug raids and serving of high-risk search and arrest...

    Article • May 27th, 2010

  • Advice to a Rookie Firefighter

    With the endless hours of training, a question that many new firefighters ask is, "So when does it get to be fun?" The short answer is, never. The demand for your courage and your honor is constant, even when you're off duty. If this is more than...

    Article • May 27th, 2010

  • Why Would a Firefighter Need A College Education to "Pull Hose"?

    Even though there are national standards for fire service training, there is little continuity for educational requirements for firefighters. Some states deliver training through a fire academy, and firefighters may choose to pursue college courses...

    Article • March 31st, 2010

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