The Importance of Service to the Community
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Feb 23
- 3 min
How to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the unsung heroes of our communities, the first responders who bring care and comfort in times...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Dec 2, 2023
- 3 min
Do I need a degree to become a firefighter?
I speak to many people interested in becoming a firefighter, and one of the common questions is, "Do I need a degree?" Each state has its...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
Five Reasons to Become a Firefighter.
Becoming a firefighter will offer you lifelong benefits and friendships. Once you are trained, you will look back and feel so proud of...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Aug 16, 2023
- 3 min
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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Chief Jerry Streich
- Jan 4, 2023
- 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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natstreich
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Advice From a First-Year Firefighter
Are you considering joining your local fire department? Or have you recently been hired? Congratulations! Whether you are a paid on-call/...
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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
- Jun 29, 2022
- 4 min
Fire Department Rank Structure
The United States Fire Service is a paramilitary organization structured using a top-down hierarchy to manage its operation. The...
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natstreich
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Kick Off Your Heels!
Growing up, Kris Prescott contemplated becoming a firefighter. It was a lifelong dream that Prescott continued to push to the back of her...
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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 27, 2022
- 3 min
OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!
Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
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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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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...
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Chief Jerry Streich
- Dec 20, 2021
- 5 min
THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER
The role of the modern-day firefigher
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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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