Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski reflects on the hard lessons, humility and experience that reshaped how he leads and connects with his people
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The choice posed by the legendary military strategist challenges us to think about why we make the decisions we make
Fire chiefs can acknowledge where their departments are falling short without losing confidence in the mission or the people carrying it forward
CPSE Center for Innovation researchers Alex Henderson and Alex Fisher break down how departments are using AI, where adoption is lagging and what concerns remain
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- Ariz. city officials consider drones as first responders for fire, police calls
- Okla. FD study calls for 3 new fire stations, 78 more firefighters
- Fla. FD chaplain killed in crash while checking on crews
- Maine fire department becomes first in state to go PFAS-free with turnout gear
- Md. counties face growing pressure to fund paramedics, EMTs
- Pilot killed in collision with Pa. State Police helicopter; troopers survive
- Fundraiser launched for Texas first responder who lost wife, 2 sons in house fire
- ‘We have a problem': NTSB report details final moments before Utah firefighting helicopter crash
- 5 FDNY firefighters among 19 injured in crash with MTA bus
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
A Solano County jury found that Vallejo retaliated against former Vallejo Fire Captain Melisse Leitzke after she complained of gender discrimination
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
Chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi discuss important considerations for agencies using AI — and how it will never replace an incident commander’s “gut feeling”
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits