Ethics
Ethics are the moral principles that govern a firefighter’s behavior in service to their profession, department and community.
The Firefighter Code of Ethics, developed by the National Society of Executive Fire Officers, establishes the criteria that encourage firefighters to follow “a culture of ethical integrity and high standards of professionalism.”
The firefighter and fire chief ethics topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles on the importance of understanding ethics, acting ethically as a firefighter, ethical decision-making, the consequences of unethical decisions and actions, and how to lead in an ethical manner.
FBI raided the homes of two chiefs accused of taking bribes to fast-track inspections
The former Reese Volunteer Fire Company firefighter faces several charges for setting fire to brush, grass and woodland
Benjamin Cunha pleaded not guilty to charges related to improvised explosive devices in El Dorado County and Sacramento County
Termination of Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina follows two earlier no-confidence votes from the union
An attorney for St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large said the allegations are politically motivated
Public documents from the investigation of Ottumwa firefighters and a captain show policy violations, leadership failures
Seven Cobb County firefighters, including the instructor, discussed answers during testing on apparatus instructor certification
A new employee survey accuses St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large of making sexist, racist and homophobic remarks
Kansas City First Deputy Fire Chief Jack Andrade has been a focus in recent years of leadership failures presented by the firefighters’ union
The former White Deer Fire Department treasurer entered a plea deal accepting probation if the funds are repaid
A report from a law firm hired to investigate allegations about New London Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Paige documented unwanted touching, comments
Former Birmingham students applaud the FDNY leadership for denouncing the use of firefighters against students in civil rights protests
The San Jose Fire Department Engine 4 captain was disciplined for violating public trust and the city’s vehicle use policy
The Vine Grove volunteer firefighter met the teen when she was part of the department’s junior firefighter program
An audit showed that North Amityville Fire Department’s disbursements included diamond rings, Christmas gifts, pro sports tickets and trips to Jamaica and Alaska
San Jose Chief Robert Sapien said Engine 4’s fire truck went to the Pink Poodle to drop off a male passenger, then encountered the dancer seen in the 2022 video
“I am not willing to give our health for him,” Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter
The NREMT and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are investigating Muncie Fire Department staffers
The fire department is investigating, as are Miami-Dade police, who are also looking into a possible criminal angle
In a twist on a spray-painting tradition, the 2021 academy graduates put their academy number on the inside of a Sacramento tank
San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien apologizes, keeps the identities of the firefighters in the video confidential but vows to take “appropriate action”
Norman’s city manager said a former employee’s fraud accusations were without merit
Casilia Loessberg’s participation in anti-sexual-harassment training empowered her to “fully fight the mistreatment she was enduring,” her lawsuit said
The abuse happened in at least two Perth Amboy firehouses
According to police, Wellsburg Chief Scott Kins said he had been responsible for more than 20 drawings and bingos since he took on the role of chief in 2021
The Westfield crewmembers say they were fired for reporting allegations of sexual harassment by the chief; city attorneys say they broke rules
Office of Special Counsel: “The evidence showed many [Niagara Falls] employees — both students and instructors — on leave during the reported training courses”
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A Rialto captain, an FF-medic and an engineer are contesting disciplinary actions taken against them
Luke Cournoyer had been involved in a misconduct case with the police department, but Springfield’s city solicitor said he met all the employment criteria
Public information officer: The firefighter should have worn “a uniform shirt or department-approved and issued t-shirt,” not one with a political message
Projecting a professional presence can help negate instances of negative behavior
The Wind Gap Borough Council voted to ask police to charge Logan J. Kocher after he allegedly used taxpayer funds to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of gasoline
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