If you ask a group of young children what they want to be when they grow up, you can guarantee that several will say they want to be a firefighter. Though very few people actually pursue a...

When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, the firefighters will frequently show up to help. People are always asking why this is the case. Do firefighters have medical training? Why are...

The firefighter oral board interview is probably the most important step in getting hired. The written test and physical agility test (CPAT) are usually just scored as pass or fail. Most, if not all,...

Firefighters are sometimes required to be in some uncomfortable places to do their job. Those who are pursuing a career in the fire service wonder if they can handle all aspects of the job. If you...

When you think about a firefighting TV show or movie, firefighters are portrayed as heroes running into a burning building, putting out the fire, and getting residents to safety.  However,...

The firefighter written exam is one of the beginning parts of the application process of becoming a firefighter. It is usually the first test you will take (before the interviews or the physical...