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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...

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...

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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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...

OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!

Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!

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...

HOW TO BECOME A MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER

Tips on how to become a firefighter in Minnesota.

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BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER -

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...