Fire Chief Darryl Jones will retire in September after being placed on administrative leave during a review of the bureau’s finances and operations
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
The leaders who shaped my development as a firefighter created opportunities to learn and lead — a model critical to volunteer recruitment and retention
Communication and shared goals can break down silos with neighboring departments, internal divisions and local organizations
Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 2 injured by incendiary device outside NYC federal building
- 3 Fla. firefighters fired, 2 suspended over bug zapper hazing investigation
- Utah fire captain, family killed in flash flood during hike
- S.D. FD warns of the end of rural EMS service without new funding
- Mass. city considers $500 fee for nursing home lift assist calls
- Calif. county FD seeks 16% ambulance billing rate increase
- N.Y. launches inaugural youth fire, EMS training weekend
- Historic Ore. fireboat finds permanent home at maritime museum
- Video captures train crew escaping advancing Ontario wildfire
- L.A. County renews Super Scooper firefighting aircraft contract
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
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