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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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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...
natstreich
May 31, 20232 min read
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Authentic Leadership
If you research issues related to recruitment and retention, you will see poor leadership identified as one of the leading causes of...
Chief Jerry Streich
May 8, 20232 min read
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HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER IN 2023
Want to become a firefighter in 2023? Follow these tips to achieve your goal,
Chief Jerry Streich
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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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/...
natstreich
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Oct 22, 20224 min read
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Roles and Duties Within the Fire Service~
When people consider joining the fire service, most only think about responding to emergencies as a firefighter or medical responder. But...
Chief Jerry Streich
Aug 22, 20224 min read
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Fire Department Rank Structure
The United States Fire Service is a paramilitary organization structured using a top-down hierarchy to manage its operation. The...
Chief Jerry Streich
Jun 29, 20224 min read
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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...
natstreich
Jun 6, 20222 min read
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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....
Chief Jerry Streich
May 16, 20226 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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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...
natstreich
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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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...
natstreich
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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THE ROLE OF A MODERN FIREFIGHTER
The role of the modern-day firefigher
Chief Jerry Streich
Dec 20, 20215 min read
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"Paid-on-call" firefighter. What does it mean?
Let's talk about the paid-on-call firefighter
Chief Jerry Streich
Oct 29, 20213 min read
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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...
Chief Jerry Streich
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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