January 11, 2021

Firefighting 101: Common Firefighting Terms

Firefighting requires more than just physical endurance and strength: it also requires intimate knowledge of situations and science. Many firefighting departments typically evolve jargon to refer to different firefighting situations, events, objects, etc. Here are some of the terms every firefighter should get acquainted with before applying for a position. The Science of a Fire …

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The Purpose and Format of the NYS Civil Service Exam

In the US, the Civil Service refers to the body of civilian, public sector employees that aren’t elected and aren’t serving in the military. The workers that comprise these government jobs are chosen through competitive examinations. The original intention behind these exams was to vet the most capable and competent applicants for the Civil Service. …

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