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Former IAFC president Bill Killen reflects on his time as one of the original members of an exclusive firefighting team tasked with high-risk missions
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Tonya Hoover led from the top of the fire service. Her daughter, Alexandria Pecia, is now forging her own way in law enforcement
Chief of Training Brian Brush encourages firefighters to trust the public’s unquestionable faith in firefighters to power an unquenchable passion for the mission
If we forget to build a positive legacy throughout our career, then we will be forgotten before we are even gone
Continuing the mission of emergency services legends, leaders and champions
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
Deputy Chief Michael Gala sees “too much hurt, too much embarrassment and too much humiliation” for the commissioner to lead peacemaking
From complimentary cancer screenings to live-fire training tower virtual tours, check out these product-related special events planned for the annual gathering
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
Company officers can stop a smoldering fire from turning inferno; they just need the right set of skills
New Haven Lt. Samod Rankins alleges discrimination based on race and disability
It’s incumbent on every member to help build a supportive culture at the firehouse, one that captures the spirit of serving and invests in the emotional needs of crews