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RECENT ARTICLES
‘This is the answer why we are God’s chosen’: A fire captain shares feelings about the job during a dark time of his life
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Baltimore City Chief Niles Ford about how fire service leaders can manage political and financial challenges in the modern era
The ADA allows potential firefighters to be judged on what they can do, not on what others perceive their capabilities to be
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
CP/MIH provides outreach, promotes wellness and navigates patients into and through the healthcare system as part of a greater objective – community risk reduction
During crisis, chiefs must communicate effectively, be honest, get personal and convey hope
As we wait on additional funding, fire departments must find ways to be efficient with resources