Exclusives
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
Most of these skill-building exercises can be used year-round and with minimal cost and equipment
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
Aretha had it right – it’s all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T, which for us means improving relationships with other agencies and officials
Emotional intelligence and conflict management skills are critical components of fire service leadership
Tips to help fire chiefs move in the right direction – for themselves, the department and the community
An experienced mentor can help newer members excel in their chosen career
Shackleton’s guidance and perseverance under unimaginable conditions can be emulated by all fire officers
Four strategies to help fire service leaders focus on technology that is truly “smart”
Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
Focus on teamwork, coping mechanisms and even how not to behave with other members
Firefighters are resilient and will survive this ultimate challenge
St. Louis firefighters and battalion chiefs share a play-by-play of the astonishing – and unexpected – rescues
From enhanced focus on cancer prevention to managing medication shortages, fire service leaders weigh in on 2020 fire and EMS trends
Making tough decisions – and pushing for change – is your responsibility, even when it doesn’t win you any fans
Four simple tests can help you determine if your decisions uphold or dishonor the badge
Not being able to let go puts the new chief in an awkward position
Chief Ed Rush underscores the importance of focusing on simple and relevant drills
Many departments need community support for financial or organizational requests – and this requires a different type of preplanning and action
Focus on front-line operations, structured scalability and agency-specific enhancements
Take whatever steps are necessary to recruit, retain, educate, hire, consolidate or reevaluate
Former addict, kept alive by firefighter/paramedics, now part of an Ohio community’s approach to stem the opioid crisis
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
