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Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
Retirement is often difficult for firefighters, unprepared for the sense of identity loss
True connection demands more than words
Eileen Parlato claims that the East Haven Fire Department has a long history of sexism and that the chief targeted her
While the concept has been around for decades, it’s the buzzy term that’s prompted the recent focus on this approach to work
Leaders should encourage members to merge, even pass on occasion, as they accelerate on the highway to success
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
Leaders at less-active firehouses must strike a balance between training and downtime for crews
It’s a complex issue that involves firefighters’ expectations of the job, our broken healthcare system, and so much more
Can you recognize the core values that existed within you long before becoming a firefighter?
At its best, tradition is a moral compass; at its worst, it’s albatross hindering progress
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers announced its newest class of fellows and 2022 award winners
Kathy Shoopman, 73, a veteran wildfire lookout who was known for her pinpoint accuracy, was killed on July 29