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10 Rookie Firefighter Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job

Everyone makes mistakes when they start a new job, but rookie firefighter mistakes can especially dangerous to your career and possibly even your life. It doesn’t matter how qualified you are...

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Can Firefighters Have Beards?

Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates on whether or not they can have a beard or other facial hair. So, can firefighters have beards? ...

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Can Firefighters Have Tattoos?

Whether or not firefighters can have tattoos is a common question asked by many firefighter candidates. I would know because I have several, and asked the same question when I first started. So,...

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Can Firefighting Really Cause Cancer?

We all know that firefighting is a dangerous profession, but can firefighting cause cancer?  It’s a good question and one I’ve heard from several people looking to join the fire...

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The History of The Maltese Cross In The Fire Service

The Maltese Cross Firefighters If you take a look at almost any fire apparatus today, you’re likely to see the Maltese cross. While it’s not really there for aesthetic appeal, this emblem has a...

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The Story Behind The Fireman’s Prayer

Who Wrote The Fireman's Prayer? The Fireman's Prayer, a widely known poem amongst all firefighters today, dates its origins back to the mid-1900s, shortly after the end of the World War II. Until...

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