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My Experience Taking a Firefigther Interview
I was in a Firefighter interview recently. I figure if I’m going to be giving advice and tips for getting a job as a firefighter then I should be putting myself in your shoes… an action I…
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8 Real Tips to Become a Better Probie Firefighter
I’m currently at my fire station writing this post and the idea came to me from an unusual source: A probie Firefighter. We’re currently in the process of hiring new employees for our district. I thought why not start this…
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Fire Science degree vs Paramedic school
Hey guys and girls, I’m back! I know it’s been quite a while since I last posted on here but I actually have a good reason for that. The past year I have been in paramedic school. It was super…
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What to do during a Fire Station Ride-A-Long
One important aspect when trying to get a job as a firefighter is the fire station ride-a-long. Getting the possibility to ride along with a fire department is an incredible privilege. You get the chance to gain an…
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I Decided to Become a Firefighter, Now What?
Wondering what should you do to become a firefighter? Do you think you have what it takes to be a firefighter? Not sure where to start. In this post, I will give you a basic idea of where you should…
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Firefighter Jobs – The Complete Guide To Getting A Firefighter Job
Hey guys. I’ve been busy at work recently working on finishing the ebook I’ve talked about in previous posts and now I can finally say its done!!! You can preview and download the book HERE. I know I have been…
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2017 FireShowsWest
Passionate about Learning These are the first words on the About page for this years FireShowsWest that will be held in Reno, NV. I think this best sums up what is FireShowsWest. If you don’t know or haven’t heard of it then…
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What to bring to your firefighter interview
The firefighter interview process is one of the most important (if not the most important) parts of the hiring process. It is usually the first time people from the department will see your face *1 and you will want…
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The Firefighter Psych Test
In most firefighter jobs you are required to pass a psych test in order to get your full-time position job. I know a lot of people that think this test is just a precaution and a test that everyone…
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How to re-certify your Emergency Medical Technician
Taking an Emergency Medical Technician class is no easy task for anyone. I remember my class all those years ago and how much work I put into it. After passing the class and the National Registry I thought I was done with…
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