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 agents confirmed the indentity of West Valley Fire Rescue Fire Chief Frank Dahlquist by talking with his former colleagues
Misconduct
City Manager Erik Walsh said Chief Charles Hood admitted to making comments demeaning to women
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Fire Chief John Butler said the verdict sets a dangerous precedent for firefighters and paramedics
County attorneys will draw up new regulations, policies and additional training courses for first responders
Lawsuit
Vanessa Bryant’s attorneys say a sheriff’s deputy led Brian Jordan around to take site photos; the former captain and his lawyer cited stress and trauma
Lawsuit
L.A. County lawyers argued first responders working the scene needed the photos, and officials took swift action after learning some photos had been shared
Lawsuit
Both suits allege that the L.A. County sheriff’s and fire departments violated the plaintiffs’ 14th Amendment rights when employees shared photos of the scene
Leadership
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
Leadership
As Chief John Eversole once said, the public expects “brain-surgeon decathlon champions” to show up when they call 911
Documents related to the lawsuit filed by widow Vanessa Bryant reveals two firefighters were terminated in December and another was suspended
Suspension
Akron Fire Department officials said additional training has been made available across the department in response to the incident
Arlington County firefighters said they feared one recruit would be driven to self-harm by the degrading treatment
Opioids
Glastonbury Fire Chief Michael Thurz said the firefighter’s off-duty comment “blemished the organization”
Narcan
The video shows an off-duty Glastonbury firefighter saying Narcan should not be used and “when people overdose, you let them die”
Former McDonald Green Fire Chief Francis Ghent was initially suspended for posting “Dear Police, stop responding to these black neighborhoods”
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
Discrimination
A federal jury ruled that the firing of Kansas City Firefighter Jyan Harris, who is Black, was in retaliation for reporting harassment
Discrimination
A federal court will rule whether a Black Kansas City firefighter was fired in retaliation for reporting harassment and discrimination
Discrimination
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Suspension
Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said he was suspended for failing to discipline the firefighter and notify town officials about the incident
Akron Fire Chief Clarence Tucker said the firefighter was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation
The video filmed by the activist appears to show the firefighter aim the hose at him before saying “it’s a crime scene, dude”
Suspension
Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening was suspended for allegedly asking why police were arresting “my guys”
One Havre de Grace City Council member raised concerns about the association between the rifles and school shootings
Discrimination
San Francisco Assistant Chief Nicol Juratovac said she is considering suing after “a campaign of harassment and discrimination”
Lawsuit
The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
The fired firefighter, who has ongoing racial discrimination suits against the department, reportedly criticized the chief over the shooting of a Black teen
Crime
The firefighter-EMT was arrested while coming off duty on Friday morning
Two of the Michigan City, Indiana firefighters allegedly beat another firefighter who was accused of making an obscene video
The investigation at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue concluded weeks after a Polk County paramedic and captain were arrested in a separate vaccine theft case
Misconduct
The Hammond firefighter was placed on paid leave pending an investigation and called the allegations “false”
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