With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
Avoiding accountability erodes trust, damages culture and drives away high performers
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best — those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- N.J. recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders
- Video: Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during July Fourth fireworks
- Wildland firefighters gather to honor 3 killed in Colo. fire
- Surfacing whale sinks N.J. fireboat
- N.J. officials highlight FD reforms on anniversary of deadly cargo ship fire
- Md. bill would replace ‘fireman,’ ‘policeman’ in county code
- N.M. search and rescue teams face fewer missions despite increase in calls
- Recall election moves forward for Colo. fire district board president
- Calif. FD staffing shortage stretches firefighters to breaking point
- Retired Md. firefighter honors veterans with towering American flag
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
From application difficulty to funding competition, many barriers are more perception than reality
Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi discuss important considerations for agencies using AI — and how it will never replace an incident commander’s “gut feeling”
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits
Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Preet Bassi detail the purpose of the Center for Innovation, plus its governance structure, partnerships and program areas
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
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From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety
Baltimore County’s $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing