Master the Basics: Tasks Firefighters Are Expected to Perform on the Fireground
Knowledge of communication procedures and the ability to practice them consistently according to your department’s requirements is a fundamental firefighter skill.
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Firefighter Professionalism and Citizen Expectations
Firefighters and aspiring firefighters should not underestimate the importance of professionalism and composure in your interactions with the public.
Mayday: Firefighter Down
Mandy George provides an overview of training on what happens when firefighters get into trouble on the fireground.
Introduction to the Fire Academy: Hoselines, Water Supply, and Academy Graduation
What can fire recruits expect when it comes to hoselines and water supply? Mandy George reviews some basics of the fire academy.
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Introduction to the Fire Academy: PPE, SCBA, and Ladders
Mandy George reviews some of the training that firefighter recruits can expect when they attend a fire academy.
Introduction to the Fire Academy: Confined Space, Vehicle Extrication, and Live Burns
Mandy George reviews some other fundamental components of initial firefighter training at the fire academy.
Introduction to the Fire Academy
What can a recruit firefighter expect in the first part of their fire academy training? Mandy George has an overview.
Yes, You Can Get a Firefighter Job with No ‘Experience’
Mandy George reviews three critical attributes that can help you obtain a job a a firefighter and increase your effectiveness throughout your career.
Alphabet Soup and the Application Process
What type of certifications are required to become a firefighter? Mandy George reviews some fundamentals of the application process.
How Do I Become a Firefighter?
How do I become a firefighter? Mandy George examines the scope of the job, the history of the profession, the hiring process, and more.
Standpipes 101, Part 5: Standpipe Outlet Connections in High-Rise Buildings
The Four Leaf Towers Fire, which occurred in Houston, Texas, on October 13, 2001, led to the death of Houston (TX) Fire Department Captain Jay Jahnke.
Standpipes 101, Part 4: A Beginner’s Guide to Standpipe Firefighting
Clay Magee finishes up his overview of standpipe operations with a look at the pump operator's role.