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, 20233 min read
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
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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
Oct 22, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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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Chief Jerry Streich
May 16, 20226 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!
Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
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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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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
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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