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The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on the top chief
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Working to understand the obstacles that prevent firefighters from taking proper safety precautions
Lewes Firefighter Williams Buckaloo, the department’s past chief, allegedly made the offensive post after watching the drag queen perform on Sunday
Methuen Firefighter-EMT Tracy Blanchette, a 27-year department veteran and the city’s first female firefighter, says a less experienced male firefighter was granted the promotion
It’s time to emerge from the office and do a little ‘Leading by Driving Around’ to connect with members
Probationary Firefighter Anthony Phillips Jr. is following in the footsteps of his father, who served in Washington D.C. and died in the line of duty in 1999
Harold Boone, 49, was hospitalized in September and placed on a ventilator, but later contracted double pneumonia and did not survive
Christopher D’Amico admitted altering a document to show residence in Plainfield, but the alteration showed his correct address
Mastering both skill sets makes for top-tier leaders
How to put your best foot forward at orientation, what to expect in the physical and aptitude tests, and other tips for firefighter candidates