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Raleigh Fire Chief Herbert Griffin
Fire Chief Herbert Griffin answers your questions about the Raleigh Fire Department, just ask.
Question: What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone considering a career in the fire service?
Answer: Learn as much as you can about this field and the many services it provides before seeking a career.
The fire service is not a job, it’s a career for those who have a passion to serve others with courage, commitment, and compassion. More than 70 percent of people give up the pursuit of becoming a firefighter and move to other careers due to the competitive and challenging hiring requirements.
Learn more about how to become a Raleigh firefighter.