The Unspoken Challenges: Why Becoming a Firefighter Isn’t for Everyone Becoming a firefighter is a noble and rewarding pursuit, yet it isn’t a path suited for everyone. The journey includes rigorous training, both physically and mentally, and a commitment to...
Captain Dave is a retired Fire Captain, former paramedic, and author dedicated to mentoring the next generation of firefighters. With more than two decades of fire service experience, he has led crews through high-pressure incidents, trained probationary firefighters, and prepared candidates for every stage of the hiring and promotion process.
He is the author of multiple career guides including Become a Firefighter – National Updated Edition, Pass Firefighter Probation, Veteran to Firefighter, High School to Firefighter, and Promote to Engineer. Captain Dave also creates online courses and interactive safety books for children, blending real-world experience with a passion for public safety education.
When he’s not writing or teaching, Captain Dave shares insights through his Firefighter Mentor platform, helping aspiring and advancing firefighters build the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive in the fire service.
Learn more at www.firefightermentor.com.
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