
is fire fighting really all that great or is it overrated career?
May 2, 2023 · Firefighting can be a rewarding career for many, offering a sense of purpose, camaraderie, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. However, it also …
Firefighters Forum - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Sep 11, 2001 · General firefighting discussionAn area to post requests for assistance from fire departments or firefighters in need. Please limit posts to stations needing equipment, or fund …
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25 Tips for Probationary Firefighters - Firehouse
Sep 22, 2012 · Good, because we know what you are about to experience, and we want to help. Below is a list of 25 things every probationary firefighter should know and do. As a new …
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 …
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 …
number of bells - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Aug 26, 2002 · Each different type of alarm or announcement would have its own number and series of bell strikes. When a firefighter died in the line of duty or when some important official …
Helmet color vs rank - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jun 1, 2002 · Firefighter: black with black shield. Lieutenants and Captains: black with a white shield. Deputy Cief and Chief: white with gold shield. "The education of a firefighter and the …
A compendium of promotion questions - Firehouse
Mar 19, 2005 · A female firefighter pulls you aside at a training night and tells you that she is being harassed by a male firefighter at the station. She states that he has followed her around …
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 …