Brotherhood & Sisterhood
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
Sterling Firefighter Brian Diamond was one of several firefighters injured in an explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown
Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
Hawaiian-led fundraiser has been launched for Maui County first responders to assist with housing, medical expenses, and replacement of lost items
Benton County Fire District 4 Capt. Raymond Newton has spent 20 years with polycystic kidney disease.
Recognizing the differences among the many generations in the fire service can help identify skills and talents to improve team dynamics
We can no longer shrug bullying off as “culture” or laugh it off as “tradition”
South Bay Fire Department FFs reflect on the department’s beginnings and changes over the years
Community and school rally to support a Stapleton firefighter and his family after a devastating house fire
The Tumwater Fire Department joins the Thurston County Peer Support Consortium, helping FFs with stress and traumatic incidents
The Indianapolis battalion chief highlights the power of company officers to quash negativity
A newly diagnosed cancer patient doesn’t have the best relationship with the chief
The battalion chief talks passion for the job, fighting complacency, empowering your leaders, and the difference between being right and being effective
Goldfeder sounds off: “I’m sick and tired of volunteers quitting because it’s not PERFECT”
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
“We will do whatever it takes to be there for each other,” Coventry Fire Chief Frank Brown said about his injured firefighter
“We haven’t had to ask for help. They’ve just provided it,” Irmo Assistant Chief Sloane Valentino said
“Change everything you can right away” and other bad advice for new leaders
Firefighter Dennis Bean has been hand-lettering all Orono Fire Department vehicles since he joined in 1996 after attending art school
“We have amazingly talented people at the fire department. We can’t stop looking at [the table]. The pictures do not do it justice,” a Bloomington Fire Department social post read
The Salisbury (N.C.) division chief shares the origins of his training focus, his personal evolution on the job, and what it means to be “combat ready”
“The outpouring was phenomenal,” Lake Norden Chief of Police Tony Aas said, describing offers for substitute vehicles
While not quite on par with royal pomp and circumstance, there are some powerful fire service traditions we should embrace – and a few to leave in the past
What can we do to ensure we’re preserving the elements that make the fire service great — while cutting out the elements that no longer fit?
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
Joining the National Firefighter Registry is a simple way you can help protect protect current and future firefighters
“There are still good people,” said Brian Hammond, a Russiaville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter
Rocco Brienzo discussed his pride in the fire service; Lynn firefighters gave him a personalized helmet and took him for a ride in their new fire boat
Jeff Rothmeier was transported to the same hospital where his daughter recently had a kidney removed
It’s incumbent on every member to help build a supportive culture at the firehouse, one that captures the spirit of serving and invests in the emotional needs of crews
Lost Acres Fire Department members are hosting a fundraiser to support the firefighter, who escaped with his dogs
“It’s gotta be like hell,” said Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford. “We’re doing all we can to support [Walter Stewart],” who also lost his son
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