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Category: Public Safety Careers
Rekindling the Flame: The Secret to Job Satisfaction in the Fire Service
Simple changes can help refocus us on why we’re here
Does Your Promotional Process Pass the Test?
Identifying good supervisors involves much more than a score on a promotional exam
The Go-Bag: 3 Essential Elements for Successful Law Enforcement Family Life
Practicing some critical skills will help reduce the stresses of living with a police officer
Public Safety Recruitment: A Job for Everyone
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series. Click here for the previous article. Gordon Graham here and welcome back. Earlier in these articles I introduced you to the 10 Families of Risk and we are now in family four, Organizational Risk Management. Today’s...
4 Tips for Successful Public Safety Retirement
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]Retirement is a big change for any professional. But in public safety, it seems to hit even harder. Perhaps that’s because so many firefighters, police officers, and...
The Most Challenging Shift You’ll Work: Preparing for Public Safety Retirement
Careful planning and cultivating a positive mindset are key to making a smooth transition
Is It Worth It? Reflections on a Law Enforcement Career
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]Law enforcement is uniquely American—independent, fragmented but united in working toward a larger cause. Law enforcement officers are expected to enforce laws at the state...
The 30-Year Incident: Successful Firefighter Retirement Requires Assuming Command of Your Career
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]I remember when I first started the fire service. I was around 19 years old. Out of the blue, my captain (an “old” guy about 35 years old) asked me, “What’s your ultimate...