East Branch Assistant Chief Jason McGlone was electrocuted after responding to a crash with a suspected DUI driver, where an electrical wire touched the top of his fire truck
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- L.A. man accused of posing as firefighter, targeting aircraft with laser during Palisades Fire
- Pa. fire captain fired, accused of impersonating cop during road rage incident
- Body camera video: Firefighters, police rescue dozens in Mass. assisted living fire
- 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
- Mo. firefighters rescue dozens from historic floodwaters
- L.A. firefighters recognized for Palisades Fire response at ESPYs
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WATCH & LEARN
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
“What do cops and firefighters have in common? They both want to be firefighters.”
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
It’s time to promote and support NFA classes among your members