In an era of intense scrutiny and evolving expectations, ethical leadership is the standard that defines effective chief officers
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The fire service has no shortage of strong leaders. What it lacks is permission for those leaders to be human.
Undefined expectations and team overload are quietly undermining your workforce
A real-world look at how one Colorado fire district is growing leaders through intentional mentorship, administrative rotations and professional development
NFA instructors reflect on their time on campus
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Colo. therapy dog task force expands nationwide to support first responders
- Watch: Bailout during Houston apartment fire
- New research identifies 3 new tactics for coordinating search, fire attack and ventilation
- Mayday: Mo. firefighter falls through floor during apartment fire
- Photo of the Week: N.J. FOOLS build props for firefighter search training
- Suspect dead following vehicle-borne attack on Mich. synagogue
- Boston firefighter injured in Iranian drone strike that killed 6 U.S. service members in Kuwait
- Ohio Fire Marshal grants fund new gear for fire departments
- NFFF documentary captures firefighters’ front-line experiences during COVID-19
- FDNY fire boats help battle 5-alarm warehouse blaze
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WATCH & LEARN
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
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
Gear up for CRR Week through planning, participation and partnerships
These practical leadership habits will strengthen skills, trust and belonging