Signal Mountain chief Larry Sloan resigned after a town review found his social media conduct had “eroded public trust in first responders”
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
The strongest retention strategy is giving firefighters reasons to keep choosing your department
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Firefighter injured in 3-alarm fire at N.H. Sig Sauer facility
- Mo. firefighter surprised with Super Bowl tickets during ESPN broadcast
- Ohio firefighter swept 179 feet through flooded culvert during debris cleanup
- 85-foot crane collapses in Miami, ignites vehicle fire and injures 4
- Firefighter dies from injuries suffered while battling Ore. wildfire
- Crash involving LAFD apparatus sends 7 to hospital
- N.M. firefighters respond to nearly 3,000 overdose calls as fentanyl crisis continues
- U.S. Forest Service to close 23 research stations in agency overhaul
- 25 years after 9/11, trial of alleged mastermind remains elusive
- 9/11 remains a defining event for Americans 25 years later
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?