US Fire Service Rank System - Firehouse
Mar 4, 2005 · Lead or Senior Firefighter (not common in my experience) Firefighter Probie Just to confuse you here is the system used by the US Forest Service and approximate equivelent …
25 Tips for Probationary Firefighters - Firehouse
Sep 22, 2012 · 25 Tips for Probationary Firefighters BY FRANK VISCUSO AND MICHAEL TERPAK So, you have just been sworn in as a firefighter. Congratulations on your …
different schedules - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Nov 22, 2009 · General firefighting discussion
Rank Insignia - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jun 12, 2002 · "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. …
Why do you want to be a firefighter? - Firehouse
Nov 11, 2019 · The panel is trying to determine what your motivation is for wanting to become a firefighter. Do you believe firefighters have a lot of free time and make good money? If this is …
DoD Fire Certs... Where and how to get them - Firehouse
Dec 30, 2008 · DOD Certs Well if your certs are IFSAC certs than you can convert them to DOD certs when you get hired. If you want a DOD certs than you need get enrolled into the DOD …
Turnout Time / How to put on Gear. - Firehouse
Dec 29, 2009 · realistically, for someone donning turnout gear before riding in a modern apparatus with SCBA seats to a fire type alarm, you only need your boots/pants, coat, and …
Pay for 24/48 Shift. - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Dec 3, 2010 · Not really sure how to answer your question, but I do know a lot of local depts pay equivalent to $40k - $50k starting, plus overtime, plus paramedic pay, plus everything else like …
Hiring & Employment Discussion - Firehouse
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Structure side & corner/quadrant designation: A, B, C, D, etc.
Jan 25, 2006 · "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting.