Chief Dennis Rubin, who led the department through expanded training and a new blood transfusion program, faced a no-confidence vote from Local 64 over staffing and safety concerns tied to overtime cuts
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The Rural Health Transformation Program may be one of the biggest opportunities EMS has seen in years, but winning the money is only the first challenge
A chief’s effort to broaden professional exposure helped firefighters and officers rethink accountability, development and their role in organizational change
Fire service leadership development should begin years before promotion, with mentorship, perspective and meaningful opportunities to grow
Fire service leaders must shift their recruitment and retention strategies
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- LAFD admits failures in Palisades Fire response after independent report
- New report details over 200 recommendations after deadly Southern California fires
- Ind. EMS supervisor fired after sexual misconduct testimony
- Ga. firefighter resigns after making antisemitic comments on duty
- Wash. mayor warns of cuts without vote to form regional fire authority
- $246K grant helps W.Va. FD launch health, wellness program
- Cleveland unveils $245 million plan to repair and replace aging fire stations
- Pa. first responder mental health program marks 71 engagements in first year
- Wyo. unveils new $7.5M state helibase for wildfire fleet
- Calif. governor signs bills tightening safety rules after cold storage warehouse fire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Fire Chief Jonathan Killings details how El Paso’s mobile integrated health program connects community members with the right resources at the right time
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Fort Lupton Fire Chief Greg Ward shares how to build a simple leadership network for honest conversation, fresh ideas and real support
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?