Lansing will not renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract as the city faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing him of discriminatory conduct toward a female firefighter
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Serving as a chief’s aide provides aspiring officers with hands-on experience and a unique perspective on fire department operations
The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s team structure challenges the long-standing hierarchy of fire service leadership
A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Breaking down the CFSI National Advisory Committee’s recommendations
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Calif. FD launches nurse-paramedic unit to handle low-acuity 911 calls
- Man jumps from fourth floor to escape NYC apartment fire
- Mo. FF with multiple DUIs, probation violations, sentenced to prison
- N.H. fire officials warn new bridge restrictions could add minutes to response times
- Mo. firefighters battle 2-alarm lumberyard blaze
- Ohio offers $8M in grants to small county volunteer fire departments
- Wash. officials plan $7.6M overhaul of fire station to meet growing demand
- Mich. firefighters first in county to administer cyanide antidote to rescue victim
- Colo. firefighters to start shifts later after study shows early hours cut sleep
- 11 firefighters injured in explosion, collapse during N.C. house fire
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Let us be grateful for the amazing organizations we work for and the quality of the people who serve our communities
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
Stay engaged, show your appreciation and find time to break bread together