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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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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The United States Fire Service is a paramilitary organization structured using a top-down hierarchy to manage its operation. The...

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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...