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    Common Interview Questions for Firefighters
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • May 16
    • 6 min

    Common Interview Questions for Firefighters

    Throughout my career, I have interviewed hundreds of people. Some candidates knock it out of the park, and others need a lot of work....
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    What do I wear to an interview to become a firefighter?
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Apr 4
    • 2 min

    What do I wear to an interview to become a firefighter?

    Getting an interview to meet with the fire department is a big deal because obtaining the title of a firefighter can add many benefits to...
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    Five things to consider when joining a fire department.
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Mar 25
    • 3 min

    Five things to consider when joining a fire department.

    Joining a local fire department is a big decision, and it requires you to consider your future. Most fire departments across the nation...
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    OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!
    natstreich
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min

    OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!

    Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
    37 views0 comments
    Where Did Firefighters Come From?
    natstreich
    • Jan 7
    • 3 min

    Where Did Firefighters Come From?

    Ahhh… The first day of school. Just like elementary school, middle school, and high school, the first day is nerve wracking. Walking into...
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    New YOU in 2022!
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Jan 3
    • 1 min

    New YOU in 2022!

    If 2021 were full of "I should have's" and "I wish I would have's," this is the year to change that. You do not need permission to hit...
    154 views0 comments
    FIRE(WO)MAN
    natstreich
    • Dec 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    FIRE(WO)MAN

    Who do you think of when you think of a firefighter? Do you think of someone you know who is a firefighter? Do you think of a man? Is...
    269 views0 comments
    THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Dec 20, 2021
    • 5 min

    THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER

    The role of the modern-day firefigher
    216 views0 comments
    "Paid-on-call" firefighter.  What does it mean?
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Oct 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    "Paid-on-call" firefighter. What does it mean?

    Let's talk about the paid-on-call firefighter
    273 views0 comments
    TAKER or GIVER?
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    TAKER or GIVER?

    I am sure this topic has been written about at least a million times, but hearing the sirens race all over town made me think about it. ...
    101 views0 comments
    NEW FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    NEW FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

    Training someone to perform the duties of a firefighter is one of the most important responsibilities of the community hiring them. There...
    445 views0 comments
    NEW SKILLS BRING BIG BILL$
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • May 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    NEW SKILLS BRING BIG BILL$

    Let's imagine for a minute that you are the owner of a business you want to grow. You have everything in place except the key element,...
    147 views0 comments
    BUILDING YOUR RESUME FOR SUCCESS
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    BUILDING YOUR RESUME FOR SUCCESS

    A successful resume tells the story of someone different than the rest of the candidate pool. It isn't uncommon for managers to look...
    99 views0 comments
    FIND YOUR PURPOSE!
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Apr 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    FIND YOUR PURPOSE!

    How many times did you check your social media today? Are you tired of seeing another post of what others are doing while you feel alone...
    41 views0 comments
    INTERVIEW TIPS FOR FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATES
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Apr 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    INTERVIEW TIPS FOR FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATES

    Getting an interview for the position of a firefighter is an exciting time. Whatever you put on your application and resume caught...
    250 views0 comments
    HOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Apr 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    HOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER

    Tips on how to become a firefighter in Minnesota.
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    BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER -
    Chief Jerry Streich
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER -

    I have been fortunate to have worked in the fire service for over thirty-two years. As a child, I grew up next to a fire station staffed...
    178 views0 comments
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