Ogdensburg’s fire chief says five firefighters are needed per shift as the city moves to allow staffing to fall to four when two members are on vacation
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
As firsthand witnesses grow fewer, the retired Shanksville fire chief considers what “Never Forget” means for those with no personal memory of 9/11
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
How the NFFF sprang into action to serve New York City firefighters – and ultimately grew its mission
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- N.C. fire department hazmat team takes first place in statewide challenge
- Trump to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Pentagon
- Federal wildland firefighters to get hazard pay for prescribed fire work
- Photo of the Week: Tabletop training for Ga. fire officers
- Firefighters use ‘dragon eggs’ to slow spread of Calif. wildfire
- $6.9M firehouse renovation puts Mass. firefighter health, safety front and center
- Pete Davidson honors FDNY father with 9/11 good deeds campaign
- Basement fire burns through walls, void spaces of historic Mich. church
- Wash. National Guard crew investigated over photo with Rhodesian flag during wildfire
- Gary Sinise honors fallen Boston firefighter at foundation event
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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
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
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