The Martin Volunteer Fire Department chief said a firefighter violated department policy and patient privacy rules by recording at an injury crash
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Too many male firefighters are still not listening, especially when the message is coming from a woman
From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Photo of the Week: Md. statewide search and rescue training
- First responders from multiple agencies rescue man trapped in Ohio grain silo
- Ga. man threatens firefighters, rams fire engine during EMS call
- NYPD releases video of moments before Queens explosion, 5-alarm fire
- FEMA brings back staff who voiced preparedness concerns as storm season looms
- President Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record government shutdown
- NYC domestic dispute ends in explosion, 5-alarm fire injuring NYPD officers
- ‘A bit of a pickle': Wis. FFs rescue child trapped inside claw machine
- Man released from Colo. jail steals electric fire engine, leads police chase
- Md. city council moves to strip collective bargaining rights from city workers
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WATCH & LEARN
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
Share your passion through firefighter training, leadership or mentorship
Baltimore County’s $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
A firefighter in Taftville was placed on a 90-day suspension after making a comment about Norwich’s mayor, prompting a response from department leaders and the mayor
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
The San Bernardino County Fire Department looked at new technology using infrared sensors and sound waves to suppress flames
Rochester Fire is now one of just 334 departments worldwide to earn CFAI accreditation and one of only 124 in the nation to pair it with the ISO Class 1 fire protection rating
Smyrna Fire Department’s recognition highlights simple, low-cost habits, from gear cleaning to post-fire showers, that help reduce exposure and protect long-term health
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs