Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The choice posed by the legendary military strategist challenges us to think about why we make the decisions we make
Fire chiefs can acknowledge where their departments are falling short without losing confidence in the mission or the people carrying it forward
CPSE Center for Innovation researchers Alex Henderson and Alex Fisher break down how departments are using AI, where adoption is lagging and what concerns remain
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Nev. Hawk Fire threatens Reno neighborhoods, forces 90,000 to evacuate
- Ore. firefighters discover homicide scene after responding to vehicle fire
- Jury awards $28M to motorcyclist struck by LAFD fire truck
- NFFF launches nationwide #ForThe343 9/11 remembrance campaign
- Pa. township swears in first career firefighters
- La. firefighter killed in crash while responding to emergency call
- Md. county weighs using EMS crews to help shorthanded firefighters
- Firefighters warned about unproven supplement offered after wildfire smoke exposure
- Ohio fire department tightens financial controls after alleged $1.6M theft
- Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Dr. Danny Kistner discusses a new project exploring community understanding (or misunderstanding) of fire service capabilities
A Solano County jury found that Vallejo retaliated against former Vallejo Fire Captain Melisse Leitzke after she complained of gender discrimination
Dr. Sara Jahnke spotlights the importance of translating research into practical tools that fire departments can use
Zam shares four practical strategies to improve communication, build trust and strengthen leadership
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters had accused township officials of retaliating after they spoke out about staffing and Fire Chief Jamie Jent’s possible dismissal
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
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”