My proudest moment in life was when I realized my childhood dream and graduated from the Firefighter Training Academy back in 2003. With a lifelong passion for the profession and over 15 years of experience, I’m excited to apply for the firefighter position at [Fire Department Name]. I’...
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Firefightersin Orange County, California, work for the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Firefighters respond to, extinguish and investigate fires as well as respond to medical emergency calls. Orange County firefighters are also responsible for the maintenance of fire equipment and the fire hall ...
I have pursued the fire service since I was 15 years old, obtaining an Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology, attending the Fire Academy in New York State and obtaining certification as an EMT. However, that was only part of the task to secure a position as a firefighter. Without...
Candidates who pass the exam are required to undergo an intense two- to four-month program at a firefighter academy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, academy students receive classroom instruction and hands-on practice. Skills learned include fire prevention, firefighting techniques, how...
MSA Safety has secured a $10 million contract to supply SCBA to the Orange County Fire Authority, further expanding its presence in Southern California’s fire service market SCBA MSA Safety announces enhancements to its G1 SCBA platform at FDIC 2025 ...
We have all heard some form of complaint (after someone got off probation, of course) where a firefighter is not fond of doing a certain task, or even worse, pleads ignorant or states, “I didn’t sign up to do [fill in the blank],” or “That is not in my job description.” ...
If you’re considering a career as a firefighter, we offer valuable insights, including fire academy costs and easy preparation for the firefighter physical test. Discover the diverse ranks within the fire department and the standard interview questions to help you succeed in your pursuit. ...
On 7/3/1914 the Phillips Exeter Academy fire in Exeter, New Hampshire destroyed the brick two-story structure. On 7/3/1910 the Homestead Hotel was destroyed by a fire that started in the “stave mill, swept across the track to the south, taking the station and hotel. The business portio...
She worked there for decades, eventually becoming branch head, before retiring in 1971. 1940: First African American woman wins an Oscar Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) 1940: First African American woman wins an Oscar It took 12 years for the Academy Awards to acknowledge a nonwhite performer. Even...