Fire Officer Promotional: The Interview
The fire officer promotional interview is one of the most underrated assessment portions of the promotional process. Most candidates spend time on practicing for the…
Category: Fire Officer II
How to get started in Fire Prevention?
I am often asked, ‘How did you end up in fire prevention?’ Do you enjoy going to work? Have you always known you wanted to…
The Role of the Fire Officer in 2023
What is the role of today’s fire officer? While the overall mission of today’s fire service hasn’t changed much over the years, the tasks that…
How to be a Fire Department PIO
Whether you want to be a fire department PIO, or you’re asked to be a PIO, the position is important and requires education and preparation.…
Fire Service Culture
Today we hear the word “culture” as it relates to both private sector companies and public sector organizations such as fire departments, but do we…
The Cost Of Mentoring In The Fire Service
Mentoring will always cost you something. It’s impossible to truly mentor someone without it costing you something. Whether you’re mentoring a firefighter, training a paramedic,…
Mentoring With Humility In The Fire Service
Mentoring is one of the greatest investments anyone can ever make into another human being’s life. Even more rewarding is when you invest time in…
Human Resources for The Company Officer
Previously, I was a District Vice President for a local International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) union, and even before the fire service, I was an…
How to Complete Tactics and Strategies II for Florida Firefighters
Congratulations! If you’ve gotten to our Couch Courses Tactics and Strategies II online course, then your career as a Florida firefighter is already off to…
The importance of a strong 360 size-up
The importance of a strong 360 size-up cannot be over-emphasized. You are arriving on the scene, and it is time to establish your tactical priorities.…
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