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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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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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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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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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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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OSHA and Infectious Diseases... Oh my!
Learn about OSHA, Infectious Diseases, and how the fire service has changed over time!
natstreich
Jan 27, 20223 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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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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BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER - You CAN do it!
I have been fortunate to have worked in the fire service for over thirty-two years. As a child, I grew up next to a fire station staffed...
Chief Jerry Streich
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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