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How to Avoid Doing The Worst Thing You Can Do During a Firefighter Promotion ProcessThe firefighter promotional testing process is a competitive process, but it is important to remember that you are competing against yourself and the test. Do get distracted by outside noise that can detract from achieving your goal of promotion. |
Become A More Open Minded Leader As You Begin Your Firefighter Promotional Exam JourneyA change in rank due to a promotion is a great opportunity to reevaluate your leadership style and make improvements. Being open minded to grow as a leader is not as easy as it sounds, it is a skill that can be improved though. |
The Job You Dreamed of in the Fire Service For So Long Is Finally Yours, 4 Reasons Why The Transition May Not Go As Smooth As You HopedYou have thought about the promotion a lot, but have you thought about how the transition will go? Transitioning to a new position can be tricky so you better be prepared when you walk in on day one. |
Stay Healthy This Season To Maximize Your Firefighter Promotion Study Time & Enjoy the HolidaysWe all should probably be doing all these things year-round anyways. Here is a reminder for you if you are hitting crunch time with your studying while trying to enjoy the holidays at the same time. |
Listening Like A Leader in the Fire Service in 6 StepsListening is a leadership skill that fire service leaders need to master to be effective. Follow these steps to improve your listening and become a better leader. |
SMART Goal Setting To Study For Your Firefighter Promotional ExamHaving the goal to get promoted is great but you need goal setting throughout the process to ensure your success. Now is your chance to become familiar with a tried and true goal setting practice. |
5 Common Study Problems Firefighters Have and How To Overcome ThemA lot of firefighters studying for a promotion have either been out of school for a long-time or never went to college after high school. This leaves our study skills rusty and in need of some touchup so we can pass the promotion exam. |
Improve Your Executive Functioning Skills to Pass Your Firefighter Promotional ExamDuring your firefighter promotion journey your executive functioning skills will be put to the test, so let’s explore ways to strengthen them so you can pass your promotion test. |
4 Degrees For the Firefighter That Wants to Become a Leader in the Fire ServiceIn the fire service, sometimes a degree is required for a promotion to a leadership position. Other times just getting a degree helps you become a better leader and better prepared to lead your fire department. |
6 Mistakes You Must Avoid On Your Firefighter Promotion ApplicationIt may seem silly to have to apply for a promotion at your own department, but this is a very important step to pay attention to. Don't mess up your chance for a promotion by making a mistake during the application process. |