HOW TO APPLY TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER
The first step in applying for your local fire department is to fill out their official job application. The process of obtaining and...
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natstreich
- May 31
- 2 min
Full-Time Firefighter... Where to begin?
Every day, people inquire through the Minnesota Fire Hire website wondering… How do I become a full-time firefighter? Although it may...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Jan 4
- 3 min
HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER IN 2023
Want to become a firefighter in 2023? Follow these tips to achieve your goal,
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Oct 22, 2022
- 4 min
What Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Can Offer YOU.
The fire service has a lot to offer someone who wants to excel in their career and earn more income. As an employer, we look for people...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- May 16, 2022
- 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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Chief Jerry Streich
- Apr 4, 2022
- 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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Chief Jerry Streich
- Mar 25, 2022
- 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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natstreich
- Jan 7, 2022
- 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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Chief Jerry Streich
- Jan 3, 2022
- 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...
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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
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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