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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
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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natstreich
May 31, 20232 min read
Full-Time Firefighter... Where to begin?
Every day, people inquire through the Minnesota Fire Hire website wondering… How do I become a full-time firefighter? Although it may...
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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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natstreich
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Advice From a First-Year Firefighter
Are you considering joining your local fire department? Or have you recently been hired? Congratulations! Whether you are a paid on-call/...
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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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natstreich
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Kick Off Your Heels!
Growing up, Kris Prescott contemplated becoming a firefighter. It was a lifelong dream that Prescott continued to push to the back of her...
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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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natstreich
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Where Did Firefighters Come From?
Ahhh… The first day of school. Just like elementary school, middle school, and high school, the first day is nerve wracking. Walking into...
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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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natstreich
Dec 21, 20214 min read
FIRE(WO)MAN
Who do you think of when you think of a firefighter? Do you think of someone you know who is a firefighter? Do you think of a man? Is...
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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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