Technical rescue is a big part of the fire service, and there are surprising differences between low angle and high angle rescue rope rescue. If you are in the process of applying to join your...

If you’ve ever seen a firefighters badge you may have noticed what looks like bugles, but what is the history and meaning behind fire department bugles? Every fire crew member has a defined...

Many aspiring firefighters ask whether or not they can be a firefighter with diabetes, as there are millions of Americans living with diabetes in some form Many do so with such ease and control...

Millions of Americans deal with depression in some form or another, but can you be a firefighter with depression?  It’s a good question, and more common than you may realize. Some suffer...

I received an email the other day from a candidate asking if he can be a firefighter and be deaf or hard of hearing.  It was the first time I had ever received a question like that, so I...

Mental health is so important in the fire service.  Can you be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD is a questions I've heard several times. Many of us will experience anxiety at some point...