

28 Amazing Gifts For the Firefighter Family
We’ve been keeping track of firefighter product sales through all of 2020, and we put together a list of this year’s highest rated fire items.
It’s expensive to sell retail this season, so the most innovative items are available on line, especially during quarantine.
Monopoly – Firefighters Monopoly 3rd Edition
Race around the Firefighters 3rd Alarm Edition of MONOPOLY, honoring the men and women on the front lines of firefighting worldwide from Firefighter Play. Designed by firefighters for firefighters … Read the rest

Fulltime Firefighter Recruitment for French Camp and Mountain House Communities
Fulltime Firefighter Recruitment for French Camp and Mountain House Communities
The Firefighter – EMT classification is the entry-level classification in the professional Firefighter series. Firefighters are responsible for performing the full range of fire suppression and emergency medical response duties. Upon completion of an 18- month probation as a Firefighter, you will have the opportunity to promote to firefighter driver/operator.
OPENING DATE: 07/09/2020
CLOSING DATE: 08/14/2020
French Camp McKinley Fire District Invites Applicants for the position of:
FIREFIGHTER – EMT

SureFire CPR, (Southern California) PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
Hiring CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
No Experience or Instructor Certifications Required
****Apply Online Here****
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
****Apply Online Here****
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTOR
HIRING Part Time CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
Employment:
NOW HIRING Part-Time CPR Instructor Positions!
SureFire CPR … Read the rest

FIRE CHIEF / Templeton Community Services District Calif.
THE COMMUNITY Templeton is nearly at the halfway mark between Los Angeles and San Francisco in the heart of California’s beautiful Central Coast. It is a small, quiet community with a strong spirit and a vision to preserve its colorful past. It is one of several unincorporated areas in San Luis Obispo County that has land available for development. Our small community has a current population of approximately 8,000 with an estimated build-out population of 15,000.
Templeton is recognized for … Read the rest

SureFire CPR, (Southern California) PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
Hiring CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
No Experience or Instructor Certifications Required
****Apply Online Here****
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
****Apply Online Here****
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTOR
HIRING Part Time CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
Employment:
NOW HIRING Part-Time CPR Instructor Positions!
SureFire CPR … Read the rest

Templeton Fire Dept. Calif. FIRE CAPTAIN
Templeton Fire Dept. (CA)
is accepting applications for
Fire Captain Until Dec. 16, 2019

Firefighter – Las Vegas Fire Dept. Nevada
Las Vegas Fire Dept. (NV)
is accepting applications for
Firefighter Until Nov. 11, 2019
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Firefighter Trainee
- About the Position
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ONLY on-line applications will be accepted.
Paper faxed documents or applications will be rejected.Written Exam: December 12, 2019
If you submit a complete application and

SureFire CPR, (Southern California) PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTORS
Hiring CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
No Experience or Instructor Certifications Required
****Apply Online Here****
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
****Apply Online Here****
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTOR
HIRING Part Time CPR Instructors
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
Employment:
NOW HIRING Part-Time CPR Instructor Positions!
SureFire CPR … Read the rest

Las Vegas Fire Dept. NV Firefighter/Paramedic (X) – LATERAL
Las Vegas Fire Dept. (NV)
is accepting applications for
Firefighter Paramedic (X) – LATERAL Until Sept. 30, 2019
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Firefighter/Paramedic (X) – LATERAL
- About the Position
- ORAL BOARDS: Week of October 14, 2019
ATTACH COPY OF VALID DRIVER LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION
ATTACH ALL CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR

Stop Lying, stop telling yourself there are no Firefighter jobs!
Stop Lying, stop telling yourself there are no Firefighter jobs and really and I mean really understand that never and I mean never in the 38 plus years I’ve been directly involved with firefighter recruitment have I ever seen so much un-answered opportunity.
I’m talking with fire chiefs almost every day who are searching for candidates. It has become a national problem finding volunteer firefighters it has also become problematic finding career firefighters.
Finding career firefighters is almost a national … Read the rest

CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)
California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
is accepting applications for
Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) Until Sept. 6, 2019
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) job vacancies in the following locations:
Southern Region Units
– Riverside Unit
– San Diego Unit
– San Bernardino Unit
– San Benito-Monterey Unit
– San Luis Obispo Unit
Northern Region Units
– Amador-El Dorado Unit
– Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
– Santa … Read the rest

FIRE FIGHTER II (PARAMEDIC) – Cal FIRE / Dept of Forestry & Fire Protection
California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
is accepting applications for
Firefighter II (Paramedic) Until May 23, 2019
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for Firefighter II (Paramedic) job vacancies in the following locations:
Southern Region Units
– Riverside Unit
– San Diego Unit
– San Bernardino Unit
– San Benito-Monterey Unit
– San Luis Obispo Unit
Northern Region Units
– Amador-El Dorado Unit
– Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
– Santa Clara Unit… Read the rest

City of Sparks Fire Dept. Nevada Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Sparks Fire Dept. (NV)
is accepting applications for
FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC Until: April 4, 2019.
Salary $63,336.00 – $75,508.16 annually.
Photo Credit Local 1265 Sparks Firefighters
City of Sparks Fire Department (NV)
is accepting applications for:
FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Job Title: | Firefighter/Paramedic-112 |
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Closing Date/Time: | April 4, 2019 |
Salary: | $21.75 – $25.93 Hourly $2,436.00 – $2,904.16 Biweekly $5,278.00 – $6,292.35 Monthly $63,336.00 – $75,508.16 Annually |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Location: | City of Sparks, Nevada |
City of Sparks Fire … Read the rest

Montclair Fire Department (CA) is accepting apps for Firefighter/Paramedic
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC Salary $4,679 – $5,687 + $696.90/mo. Paramedic Stipend
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Responds to alarms and fights fires following departmental procedures; assists in building ventilation; performs salvage work after emergencies; rescues endangered persons; operates fire trucks, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to Fire Department apparatus and equipment; inspects commercial and residential structures regularly to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws, codes, and regulations; maintains fire stations and grounds; studies applicable … Read the rest

Rouge River Fire District (OR) is accepting apps for Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic
Rouge River Fire District
Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic
Employment Application
The Rogue River Fire District (RRFD) is currently building an eligibility list for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic as well as testing for one anticipated vacancy. The eligibility list is open and continuous. As vacancies can occur at any time, the request for a list of candidates to consider may occur at any time without notice.
This position requires applicants to complete the FireTEAM test and the Candidate Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). You

Firefighters Wanted Critical / Essential Workers
Let me help you find a FireCareer:
Crazy and unprecedented times for sure. I watch the news every night as most of the public is on stay at home orders and everyday I receive announcements where agencies are looking for firefighters. Firefighter Recruitment continues even in the face of this horrible pandemic. Firefighters are our first line of defense and agencies must continue to push through the harshness of the current times and hire more folks.
I understand that … Read the rest

Williston Fire Department (VT)
Career EMT/Firefighter
Career EMT/Firefighter
Williston Fire Department (VT)
is accepting apps for
CAREER EMT/FIREFIGHTER
Become an EMT/Firefighter
WILLISTON FIRE IS HIRING!
Minimum requirements include:

City of Page Fire Dept. (AZ) is acepting apps for Engineer/EMT/CEP
City of Page Fire Department (AZ)
ENGINEER/EMT/CEP
Until: November 8, 2018
Become a Firefighter
The Page Fire Department is currently hiring for Engineer/EMT/CEP. To be eligible for this position, all applicants are required to complete FireTEAM exam by November 8, 2018.
The department also requires candidates Personal History Questions that can be accessed through your candidate account. We recommend completing the Personal History Questions as soon as possible to ensure continuing in the process.
Application is available at https://cityofpage.org/departments/human-resources/employment-application-forms… Read the rest

City of Defiance (OH) is accepting apps for Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Defiance Fire Department (OH)
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Until: November 21, 2018
Salary: $42,146.83 annually + 7% for Paramedic Status
Become a Firefighter
The City of Defiance is currently hiring for Entry level Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates are required to take the FireTEAM written exam as well as the Firefighter Mile physical exam through National Testing Network. All testing must be completed by November 21, 2018.
Job Requirements
Age : Between the ages of 18 and 37 at time of appointment… Read the rest

FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC – City of Owasso, (OK)
City of Owasso, (OK)
is accepting apps for
FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC
Until October 10, 2018
Salary: $51,500.00 annually
Job ID: | 93528 |
Testing Agency: | City of Owasso |
Job Category: | FireFighter, Firefighter Medic |
State: | OK |
County: | TULSA |
City: | Owasso |
Zip Code: | 74055 |
Posting Type: | Filing deadline |
Filing Date: | 10/10/2018 |
Pay Type: | Paid Position |
Salary: | $51,500 annually |
Job Link: | http://jobs-cityofowasso.icims.com/jobs/1238/firefighter—medic/job |
Job Email: |
Requirements:
Must be Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic or EMT Advanced/Basic enrolled in a paramedic school program. (Verification of current enrollment … Read the rest

Firefighter Jobs – Membership – Testimonials
Perfect Firefighter Candidate / FireCareers
We are celebrating our 36th year serving Future Firefighters. We have a special offer to join during our 36 year anniversary celebration (Please see offer below)
Testimonial:
To FireCareers,
I cannot say enough about the service you provide. I have been a career firefighter for 17 years now, none of it would of been possible if it were not for Perfect Firefighter Candidate/FireCareers. I recall receiving the yellow cards in the mail years … Read the rest

Perfect Firefighter Candidate / FireCareers.com / Firefighter Jobs / Promotions
Perfect Firefighter Candidate / FireCareers
We are celebrating our 36th year serving Future Firefighters. We have a special offer to join during our 36 year anniversary celebration (Please see offer below)
Testimonial:
To FireCareers,
This letter of thanks is for the service to which you have provided me for the last five years in my pursuit of a fire service career.
The information enabled me to test in many different cities, counties, and states broadening my jobs horizons. … Read the rest

FireCareers.com Membership Drive / HUGE MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS / Openings
Perfect Firefighter Candidate / FireCareers
We are celebrating our 36th year serving Future Firefighters. We have a special offer to join during our 36 year anniversary celebration (Please see offer below)
Testimonial:
FireCareers.com, I would like to thank you for your great website and for all of the up to date job postings and notifications. You are truly the top notch resource for someone looking to apply for fire positions. Your website led me to over 50 applications, … Read the rest

PARAMEDIC – City of Albany, Lebanon Fire District, and Tangent Rural Fire District, (OR)
City of Albany, Lebanon Fire District, and Tangent Rural Fire District, (OR)
PARAMEDIC
Salary: $20.00 – $25.53 Hourly
****To reserve your spot, please sign up!****
City of Albany, Lebanon Fire District, and Tangent Rural Fire District, (OR)
****To reserve your spot, please sign up!****
PARAMEDIC

Firefighters Use FireCareers to find Firefighting Careers
I need to cancel my membership is music to my hears. This means we did our job and helped the Perfect Firefighter Candidate find the perfect fire career.
Your website is the best resource for Firefighting jobs I’ve come across. I recommend it to everyone I meet that wants a career in Fire. In fact, I start my first firefighter job on Monday all thanks to your website notifying me of the opening. I look forward to continue using … Read the rest

FireCareers partners with CSFA California State Firefighters Association.
We are proud to announce our new partnership with the California State Firefighter Association (CSFA). This new partnership is added value to our members. Join CSFA as a Student or Explorer member and get deep discounts on a FireCareers membership. Talk about added value, by joining CSFA and membership advantage for a savings of almost $100. What a great way to join two great program to advance your career into the fire service..
We Want You As A Member: Join … Read the rest

Autobiography
Good morning, a fire dept I may be going into backgrounds wants an autobiography! Hand written two pages. HELP!
How to Write a Two-Page Autobiography
A short, two-page autobiography can be an essential resource in the corporate world, academic arena or other areas. It can introduce guest speakers, be part of a company’s press release or outline individual accomplishments for an employer. Writing a short autobiography can also be therapeutic because it will be a … Read the rest

Firefighters Wanted – WHAT’S NEXT
In my last blog I asked you, “Why do you want to be a firefighter?” I wanted you to take a look at your story and develop the real reason behind your desire to become a career firefighter. The next step is figuring out what you will do to make it happen.
The first and best course of action will be developing a strategic plan, which is a comprehensive plan that provides you expectations and goals along a timeline. The … Read the rest

Firefighters WANTED – Oral Question
Why do you want to become a Firefighter?
It’s an easy question to answer right? For many, this question has taken firefighter hopefuls to the bottom of the list, and fast. Why? Because most candidates asked this question never answer the question with complete honesty. Many times, a candidate will be misinformed and try to give an answer that is manufactured, or try to say what they think the interview panel is expecting to hear. The real expectation is that … Read the rest

FIREFIGHTERS WANTED –CPAT / BIDDLE
As entry level firefighters are needed across the Country they have to meet basic prerequisites. The list of minimum qualifications can be as basic as: 18 years old, High School Graduate or completion of the GED (General Educational Development) and a valid driver’s license.
The rule is to get yourself ready so when an agency is ready to test you’re ready to apply. Usually the requirements are more demanding and require you to have other certificates to apply for entry … Read the rest

SAFER Grants – KENT FIRE DEPT. (WA)
I wanted to point out a small fact about FireCareers.com that I think many people overlook. Our team works extremely hard to bring you the most up-dated and validated firefighter recruitment information on the internet today. BUT, it’s up to you to make the right moves.
Kent Fire Department in Washington was just awarded a SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) July 10, 2015 in the amount of $1,390,806.00. Maybe you noticed that the Kent Firefighter … Read the rest

12 Steps – How To Become A Firefighter Faster – Guide by: Paul Card
How To Become A Firefighter Faster
Dear Firefighter Candidate-
I hope this guide helps you make your dreams of becoming a paid, professional firefighter come true…
It should be obvious that the steps aren’t difficult with a focused effort, and the time to complete them is under a year if you choose not to go to paramedic school and only as little as 18 months if you do. This is a VERY small portion of your life and will put … Read the rest

Test Taking Strategies-How To Smoke The Firefighter Written Test
How to smoke the firefighter written test!
The written test can be the first step to a long and successful career or it can be the first step to putting in your application to another job opening. I have found the written test to be the easiest part of the firefighter application process as long as you are well prepared for it. Preparation for this test is the only part of the process that you can influence yourself. Make sure … Read the rest

The Rookie Attitude
The Rookie Attitude
Posted on March 13, 2015 by Jonathon Jacobs in Blog // 1 Comment

As a rookie, our most important job is to earn the respect and trust of our brothers and sisters in the fire service. Too often, departments get fresh recruits with very little life experience and no idea what they are truly getting into by joining the Fire … Read the rest

2015 Firefighter Candidate Workshop March 22, 2015
The firefighter candidate workshop is the most recognized entry-level firefighter training event to date. This event will prepare you, the candidate, to become a highly trained and excellent firefighter candidate. Upon completion you will have the necessary tools to compete for a career in the fire service anywhere. Fire Alumni and its events are the fastest growing community that inspire and prepare candidates for the coveted job of firefighter. During this industry leading event you will have the opportunity to … Read the rest

What does it take to become a firefighter?
Being a Firefighter sounds exciting, right? A rewarding career with a good dose of action, excitement, energy, camaraderie, fulfillment, and variety while providing you with a good living for you and your current or future family. That’s what the Fire Service is all about. Or at least that’s what it looks like from the outside.
Now I’ll tell you that all of the things above are true… the Fire Service is all of those. But what most people don’t see … Read the rest

FPSI seeks your participation in a National Firefighter Recruitment
We are happy to inform you of an exciting opportunity! As you may know, Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI) is a national test publisher of entry-level firefighter recruitment tests. FPSI's products have been used across the United States and Canada to screen millions of firefighter candidates since 1997. Some of the departments who have used FPSI's tests as part of their entry-level recruitment process include: Philadelphia Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, the City of … Read the rest

The 25 Reasons to Hire YOU as a Firefighter
This is a noble goal to have and an exciting journey that you will remember for the rest of your life. If you have not totally embraced this fact yet, you will, as soon as you make the total commitment to the ultimate goal of becoming a professional firefighter. After many years of observing entry-level firefighter candidates in their attempts to reach their dream, I can tell you with 100% certainty that no candidate has been hired without focusing on

FREE National firefighter test
We are happy to inform you of an exciting opportunity! As you may know, Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI) is a national test publisher of entry-level firefighter recruitment tests. FPSI’s products have been used across the United States and Canada to screen millions of firefighter candidates since 1997. Some of the departments who have used FPSI’s tests as part of their entry-level recruitment process include: Philadelphia Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, the City of

“Hiring a Modern Day Firefighter”
Ventura County Fire Captain Dan Arnold is presenting: “Hiring a Modern Day Firefighter”, this is an all day workshop covering the application process, written test preparation, physical agility preparation and oral interview preparation. We will also be providing career path guidance. Parents are welcome to attend with their students.
Guest Speaker is FireCareers owner Craig Freeman I will be speaking on the application process as well as the written test. Added value, attend the workshop and receive a FREE … Read the rest

CHP Arrests Firefighter at Accident Scene
A Chula Vista firefighter responding to a rollover accident on I-805 ended up in handcuffs Tuesday night after a dispute with a CHP officer. CBS News 8 cameras were rolling around 9:00 p.m. when the firefighter and CHP officer got in a dispute over where the fire engine should park, while firefighters were responding to the crash that happened north on I-805 between Telegraph Canyon Road and East Orange Avenue. Neither agency would make an official statement on camera.… Read the rest

New Firefighter Books from Chief Steve Prziborowski
The Future Firefighter’s Preparation Guide
Be The Best Firefighter Candidate You Can Be!
Getting hired in the fire service is not easy. Many have that desire, but for whatever reason cannot put the pieces together to make it a reality. Over the 20 plus years I have been in the fire service, I have been on both sides of the hiring process – as a candidate, and as a rater and proctor. This book will assist future firefighters specifically prepare … Read the rest

Firefighters and Crossfit
Putting out Fires by Lon Kilgore (CF Journal March 07)
Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaii; Orange Country Fire Authority and Oakland Fire Department, California; Woodinville Fire and Life Safety District, Washington; Marietta Fire Department, Georgia; Parker Fire District, Colorado. What do all of these fire departments have in common?
You’ve probably already guessed part of the answer: They use CrossFit, officially or unofficially, to prepare for the rigors of their profession. But there’s more. In firefighter competitions around
How To Become A Firefighter Faster
Today, i’m going to check off one major obstacle you’re probably feeling in the pursuit of becoming a paid, professional firefighter.
So…You want to be a firefighter, but you don’t know exactly what you should be doing and when to make it happen?
BOOM!
That stress is now gone.
On
9/11/13
I’m beginning to post all of the sections of a 12 step guide to becoming a firefighter faster that I wrote. It’s going to be released as a series … Read the rest

FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE Camp – October 2013
Sponsored by Fire Alumni – Fire Alumni’s “FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE CAMP” is a 5 day live event held by Fire Alumni and its’ highly acclaimed instructors in cooperation with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. These camps are designed to better prepare you for the entry level firefighter hiring process . . .Firefighter Candidate Camp… Read the rest

What Are ‘They’ Looking For During an Oral Interview
Have you ever wondered what “they” were looking for in an oral interview candidate when you were testing for a fire department? This could be any entry-level, lateral level or even promotional level candidate.
Before we go any further, we need to answer the question: “who are they?” Well, depending on the jurisdiction, “they” are all or any one of the following: the fire chief, the fire department, the fire department personnel, the city (or other governing board), the elected/appointed … Read the rest

Fireman’s Prayer Honor – Yarnell 19 Arizona
Ashcraft, Andrew – Age: 29
Caldwell, Robert – Age: 23
Carter, Travis – Age: 31
Deford, Dustin – Age: 24
MacKenzie, Christopher – Age: 30
Marsh, Eric – Age: 43
McKee, Grant – Age: 21
Misner, Sean – Age: 26
Norris, Scott – Age: 28
Parker, Wade – Age: 22
Percin, John – Age: 24
Rose, Anthony – Age: 23
Steed, Jesse – Age: 36
Thurston, Joe – Age: 32
Turbyfill, Travis – Age: 27
Warneke, William – Age: 25… Read the rest

Amarillo Fire Department: Rookies receive badges
Six rookie firefighters got their badges Friday in a ceremony in the Amarillo Fire Department’s administration building, marking the end of a year-long process to become full fledged firefighters.
Family, friends, bosses, and fellow fighters watched as the six men recited the oath and received their badges from District Chief of Training Joe Ward.
“To us, this whole process of getting a badge means something,” Ward said. “It’s tough. You really got to want to do

San Diego Holds First Recruit Academy in More Than Three Years The 73rd academy will field 34 recruits
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is seeing its first academy in more than 3 years complete training. The 73rd academy will field 34 recruits, who will then join rank-and-file firefighters serving San Diego.
As is tradition with each class, nighttime drills are held which allow relatives and friends of the future firefighters a chance to observe, up close, exactly what being a firefighter is all about. Observing the demonstrations drove home not only how significant an accomplishment completing the … Read the rest