A judge upheld a jury’s finding that Rock Falls fire officials were liable in Lt. Garrett Ramos’ 2021 death
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano recounts the sweeping changes in training, command, communications and accountability that followed 9/11
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
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
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Texas firefighters respond to EMS call 220 feet above ground
- Calif. firefighters, wildlife wardens cut into cistern to rescue bear, 2 cubs
- Rescuer runs 1.5 miles through N.C. gorge to deliver whole blood to injured climber
- ‘See what it’s really like': Mich. FD launches 4-week awareness academy for civilians
- New Neb. fire station puts firefighter health, safety at center of design
- Fla. fire department uses double sequential defibrillation in cardiac arrest care
- Calif. fire department to rotate station closures amid critical staffing shortage
- Detroit honors firefighter who died rescuing children from river
- Hoarding conditions complicate fire, EMS response in Ohio county
- Inside CAL FIRE’s Atwater firefighter training academy
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