Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The problem isn’t a lack of policies or commitment to safety — it’s the everyday decisions that determine whether standards are upheld or ignored
Connectivity has never been better; the challenge now is filtering the noise, establishing priorities and making better decisions under pressure
The presence of senior leadership can either strengthen the command system or unintentionally destabilize it
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
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ore. 3-alarm mobile home fire forces evacuations
- NIOSH: Water application into oxygen-limiting silo preceded deadly Maine explosion
- Pilots killed in Utah wildfire helicopter crash identified
- Former Calif. fire captain to receive $5M settlement in retaliation case
- $500K grant aims to expand firefighter training for rural Iowa firefighters
- CAL FIRE turns to AI mapping to sharpen wildfire planning
- Mass. firefighters battle 6-alarm fire in abandoned commercial structure
- Rejected Mich. fire, EMS, police millages put public safety funding at risk
- Pa. first responders honor 9/11 fallen at Flight 93 National Memorial in joint ’25/250 commemoration’
- FDNY probie carries resident to safety from cluttered apartment fire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
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”
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