Assistant Chief James Horton will take over Sept. 1 as Fort Worth searches nationwide for a permanent fire chief following interim Chief Raymond Hill’s retirement
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
- 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
- Judge rejects Kan. firefighters’ union bid to speak directly to officials about staffing
- Trial date set for accused Sept. 11 terror attacks organizer Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
- Former N.Y. EMS captain, fire chief found dead at home
- Conn. fire department stands down over lack of proper PPE
- Mayday: Texas firefighters rescued after being burned in wind-driven fire
- W.Va. fire department is first in state to receive NIOSH cancer registry distinction
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
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