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Chief Jerry Streich
May 273 min read
The Importance of Service to the Community
Volunteering in your community can provide YOU with great benefits throughout your lifetime.
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Chief Jerry Streich
Feb 233 min read
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
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Five Reasons to Become a Firefighter.
Becoming a firefighter will offer you lifelong benefits and friendships. Once you are trained, you will look back and feel so proud of...
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Chief Jerry Streich
May 8, 20232 min read
Authentic Leadership
If you research issues related to recruitment and retention, you will see poor leadership identified as one of the leading causes of...
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Chief Jerry Streich
Jan 4, 20233 min read
HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER IN 2023
Want to become a firefighter in 2023? Follow these tips to achieve your goal,
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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
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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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
Jun 14, 20214 min read
NEW FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
Training someone to perform the duties of a firefighter is one of the most important responsibilities of the community hiring them. There...
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Chief Jerry Streich
Apr 20, 20212 min read
BUILDING YOUR RESUME FOR SUCCESS
A successful resume tells the story of someone different than the rest of the candidate pool. It isn't uncommon for managers to look...
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Chief Jerry Streich
Apr 16, 20212 min read
FIND YOUR PURPOSE!
How many times did you check your social media today? Are you tired of seeing another post of what others are doing while you feel alone...
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Chief Jerry Streich
Apr 15, 20213 min read
INTERVIEW TIPS FOR FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATES
Getting an interview for the position of a firefighter is an exciting time. Whatever you put on your application and resume caught...
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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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