In-service training prepares Charlotte Fire captains for the toughest calls. From giving the size up and initiating command to leading crews in complex fire scenarios, these exercises build confidence, sharpen teamwork, and ensure safer, stronger operations across the city. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

🚒 The Training Officer: Keys to Fire Service Leadership 🎙️ https://ow.ly/JXE550Vq8BW | Fire Engineering

Captains Academy: Search & Rescue Fire Attack Week 8 is all about leading from the front with confidence. Our firefighters put in the work in the classroom and on the fireground, sharpening critical search and rescue skills under pressure. Training featured second-story window entry, thermal imaging camera operations, and leading crews through a full search of second-floor bedrooms in smoky conditions. 8 weeks down. 4 to go. 🔥 | Gilbert Fire and Rescue

As of this month, firefighter pay has risen: 🔥 7% from July 2022 🔥 5% from July 2023 This isn't an inflation-busting pay rise, but it is a huge advance on the initial 2% offer. It was only possible because we stood together, decisively winning a mandate for strike action. Let's reflect on our pay campaign, and get ready to fight for the investment our service needs. | Fire Brigades Union

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Fire Company Officer? Leadership. Integrity. Tactical expertise. As a fire company officer, you're not just leading a crew—you’re shaping the future of the fire service. It's a role that demands strong decision-making under pressure, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to safety and service. What Is a Fire Captain? A Fire Captain is a frontline leader responsible for managing a fire company during emergencies and day-to-day operations. Captains supervise pe