Maple Grove Fire Chief Maddison Zikmund resigned after being charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old fire cadet he allegedly groomed while supervising a youth program
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The presence of senior leadership can either strengthen the command system or unintentionally destabilize it
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
The leaders who shaped my development as a firefighter created opportunities to learn and lead — a model critical to volunteer recruitment and retention
Communication and shared goals can break down silos with neighboring departments, internal divisions and local organizations
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- NIOSH seeks firefighter input on LODD, serious injury investigations
- Calif. firefighters halt private property inspections after attacks
- Baltimore firefighters’ union raises alarm over broken apparatus air conditioning
- Iowa city moves to take control of volunteer fire department
- Barricade suspect dies in fire during Los Angeles standoff
- Detroit firefighter charged in federal child pornography case
- 2 injured by incendiary device outside NYC federal building
- 3 Fla. firefighters fired, 2 suspended over bug zapper hazing investigation
- Utah fire captain, family killed in flash flood during hike
- S.D. FD warns of the end of rural EMS service without new funding
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Preet Bassi detail the purpose of the Center for Innovation, plus its governance structure, partnerships and program areas
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
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