Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano recounts the sweeping changes in training, command, communications and accountability that followed 9/11
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
As firsthand witnesses grow fewer, the retired Shanksville fire chief considers what “Never Forget” means for those with no personal memory of 9/11
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
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Mayday: Texas firefighters rescued after being burned in wind-driven fire
- W.Va. fire department is first in state to receive NIOSH cancer registry distinction
- Ill. fire department call volume surges as chief pushes to increase staffing
- 8 family members, including 4 children, killed in Mont. shooting, fire
- 9/11 health conference to spotlight WTC Health Program impact
- Officials identify crew member who died during N.M. wildfire
- Multiple adults, children killed in Mont. shooting, house fire
- Pa. officials plan city-run ambulances as part of hybrid EMS system
- RIC saves Okla. firefighters trapped in warehouse fire
- Wis. fire, EMS district warns of service cuts amid $2.2M shortfall
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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”