Just three months in, Wagener’s chief and assistant chief quit after citing a plunge in tax revenue, unsafe equipment and no-shows from town leaders
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership
From disconnected workflows to integrated data and HR solutions, OKC Fire transformed its systems to improve operational readiness and reduce administrative work
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Lost Purple Heart medal returned to family of Ill. soldier, firefighter
- Minn. researchers test smoke-sensing drones and AI to help fight wildfires
- Should NYC split EMS from FDNY? Pay, staffing and patient care are on the line
- Attorneys clash over basement, go/no-go and mayday in Ill. LODD trial
- Photo of the Week: FDNY dignified transfer
- Fast-moving Calif. wildfire forces evacuations, damages structures
- Fire Chief Jason Caughey honored with IAFC leadership award
- Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation
- FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers
- Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract
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WATCH & LEARN
A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
After 30 years and five as chief, through historic unrest, major fires and diversity gains, Fire Chief Bryan TTyner will step down Dec. 31
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community