Chief Jerry StreichMay 166 minCommon Interview Questions for FirefightersThroughout my career, I have interviewed hundreds of people. Some candidates knock it out of the park, and others need a lot of work....
Chief Jerry StreichApr 42 minWhat 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...
Chief Jerry StreichMar 253 minFive 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...
natstreichJan 273 minOSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
natstreichJan 73 minWhere 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...
Chief Jerry StreichJan 31 minNew 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...
natstreichDec 21, 20214 minFIRE(WO)MANWho 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...
Chief Jerry StreichDec 20, 20215 minTHE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTERThe role of the modern-day firefigher
Chief Jerry StreichOct 29, 20213 min"Paid-on-call" firefighter. What does it mean? Let's talk about the paid-on-call firefighter
Chief Jerry StreichAug 31, 20212 minTAKER 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. ...
Chief Jerry StreichJun 14, 20214 minNEW FIREFIGHTER TRAININGTraining someone to perform the duties of a firefighter is one of the most important responsibilities of the community hiring them. There...
Chief Jerry StreichMay 12, 20212 minNEW 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,...
Chief Jerry StreichApr 20, 20212 minBUILDING YOUR RESUME FOR SUCCESSA successful resume tells the story of someone different than the rest of the candidate pool. It isn't uncommon for managers to look...
Chief Jerry StreichApr 16, 20212 minFIND 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...
Chief Jerry StreichApr 15, 20213 minINTERVIEW TIPS FOR FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATESGetting an interview for the position of a firefighter is an exciting time. Whatever you put on your application and resume caught...
Chief Jerry StreichApr 2, 20214 minHOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTERTips on how to become a firefighter in Minnesota.
Chief Jerry StreichMar 30, 20213 minBECOMING 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...