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, 20221 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20215 min read
THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER
The role of the modern-day firefigher
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Chief Jerry Streich
Oct 29, 20213 min read
"Paid-on-call" firefighter. What does it mean?
Let's talk about the paid-on-call firefighter
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Chief Jerry Streich
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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. ...
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Chief Jerry Streich
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20214 min read
HOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER
Tips on how to become a firefighter in Minnesota.
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Chief Jerry Streich
Mar 30, 20213 min read
BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER - You CAN do it!
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...
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