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Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
As she steps down from the top spot in Baltimore County, Rund takes on a new, family-focused role with the NFFF
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
If you seem to thrive in a negative environment, it might be time to reconsider your purpose in the fire service
A properly planned and managed staff meeting provides the opportunity to reinforce the vision of both the leader and the organization
The engineer’s duties go far beyond the apparatus
First responders may experience 200% more traumatic experiences than most people, but are they 200% more prepared to deal with them?
Firefighter Philip Clark talks career changes later in life, health hurdles and wins, and passion for the job
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique