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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...
DeeDee Jankovich
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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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...
DeeDee Jankovich
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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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...
natstreich
May 31, 20232 min read
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Authentic Leadership
If you research issues related to recruitment and retention, you will see poor leadership identified as one of the leading causes of...
DeeDee Jankovich
May 8, 20232 min read
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HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER IN 2023
Want to become a firefighter in 2023? Follow these tips to achieve your goal,
DeeDee Jankovich
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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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/...
natstreich
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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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...
DeeDee Jankovich
Oct 22, 20224 min read
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Fire Department Rank Structure
The United States Fire Service is a paramilitary organization structured using a top-down hierarchy to manage its operation. The...
DeeDee Jankovich
Jun 29, 20224 min read
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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....
DeeDee Jankovich
May 16, 20226 min read
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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...
DeeDee Jankovich
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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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...
DeeDee Jankovich
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!
Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
natstreich
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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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...
natstreich
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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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...
natstreich
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER
The role of the modern-day firefigher
DeeDee Jankovich
Dec 20, 20215 min read
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"Paid-on-call" firefighter. What does it mean?
Let's talk about the paid-on-call firefighter
DeeDee Jankovich
Oct 29, 20213 min read
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HOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER
Tips on how to become a firefighter in Minnesota.
DeeDee Jankovich
Apr 2, 20214 min read
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