Exclusives
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
This white paper details four mistakes commonly made by public safety agencies when it comes to evaluating personnel
“That they prevail as a firefighting unit is never really in doubt, but the film is more about how each of them prevails as a person”
Chiefs Richard “Smokey” Dyer and William Jenaway advise honorees to share the prestigious award with their entire department
Keep up with the potential hazards of emerging technology and pre-plan for hazardous fires at energy storage systems
Chiefs John Buckman and Bill Peterson talk about the importance of working hard, paying it forward, and remaining passionate and driven
The Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative and the Denver Fire Department are co-recipients of the 2019 Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
Weak links negatively impact our ability to properly serve our community as “superior servants”
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Carlos Rosario shares his recovery after being struck on a roadway and promotes safety during Distracted Driver Awareness Month
Preplanning fire department involvement in a chemical industry fire, and keeping the public informed helps mutual aid partners contain a chemical fire
Consider your department’s staffing, resources and protocols when implementing firefighter training and policy
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Firefighter training and an organizational culture evaluation are needed to prevent bullying and harassment in the fire house
Trust, honor and ethics are core values that shape transparent leadership
Disrupting the fire service’s legacy approach to staffing by breaking down constant and continuous staffing models
A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
Dig deeper with interview questions that reveal how a candidate will shape the fire service values and culture in years to come
Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
The 2018 Safer Grant application period is open; understand the objectives, guidelines and your eligibility
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
Striking the balance between agency independence and operational synergy through conflict resolution, funding and governance
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
Near Miss With IAFC
Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned
After a high-speed collision, Kootenai County EMS System chief confirms lessons about designing and operating a safer ambulance
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution
Don’t rely on trinkets in a pool of piranhas to build a successful fire department
Fire chiefs need to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their people
Follow this map to resiliency to overcome challenges and find satisfaction in leading your fire department
The IAFC Bullying, Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention Task Group combats workplace bullying misconceptions and advocates organizational accountability
