Talkin’ Tactics: Being a Rookie and Loving the Job
Hosts David Polikoff, Robert “RJ” James, and Sam Villani welcome guest Brayden Masters, a firefighter from Frederick County, Maryland.
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What Every Probationary Firefighter Should Know
Now that you’re on the job, get into the job. Rick Lasky and John Salka explore the essential pathway rookie firefighters must follow in order…
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Fresh Out of Academy, GA Fire Rookie Rescues Victim
On December 7, 2024, a fire consumed the basement of a home in Kennesaw. Crews learned that man was trapped inside and rescued the victim.
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Probationary Firefighter Training: Setting and Raising the Bar
This article from Jesse Marcotte covers the factors that contribute to effective probationary firefighter training.
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Maintaining a Probie Mindset: The 25-Year Probie
Even after decades on the job, maintaining a "probie" mindset enables firefighters to remain open to new information, writes Kenny Hayes.
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They Aren’t Dumb; We Just Gotta Change Our Methods
David Rhodes on how instructors can adjust their teaching methods to address gaps when training the next generation of firefighters.
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Humpday Hangout: Recruit Training Beyond the Academy
Brian Zaitz and other members of the ISFSI discuss training for new recruits and probationary firefighters once they come onto the job.
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Pittsburgh Firefighters Union Concerned about Lack of New Recruits
The Pittsburgh Firefighters Union is expressing concern about the lack of new recruit firefighters, according to a report from CBS Pittsburgh.
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NM Firefighter Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
Eddy County Probationary Firefighter Timothy Williams had been working at the Atoka fire station and subsequently suffered a heart attack.
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Introduction to the Fire Academy: Confined Space, Vehicle Extrication, and Live Burns
Mandy George reviews some other fundamental components of initial firefighter training at the fire academy.
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Humpday Hangout: Training Firefighters in Their Rookie Year
Steve Shaw and other members of the ISFSI discuss the ongoing training needed for rookie firefighters.
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Introduction to the Fire Academy
What can a recruit firefighter expect in the first part of their fire academy training? Mandy George has an overview.
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