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Firefighter Philip Clark talks career changes later in life, health hurdles and wins, and passion for the job
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
The initiative calls for the suspension of non-emergency activities to focus solely on safety and health training and discussion
The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here’s how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew
We asked FireRescue1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
As the “special ops” of wildland firefighting, smokejumpers need specialized skills to succeed in extreme conditions
Stay safe and get the contract as a wildland fire contractor with proper wildland fire training, gear and PPE
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
There’s a greater-than-ever demand for wildland firefighters; here’s how to get started
Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
When Matt Fleming transitioned into the fire service in 2015, he had no idea his daughter would one day feel the same pull to serve