Philadelphia Fire Department’s second-highest-ranking official has been demoted amid probes, as the city faces scrutiny for withholding records
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FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Conn. Fire Academy receives $517K grant for new SCBA, training support
- ‘They’re not gonna die alone': N.H. firefighters recall being trapped in house fire
- N.Y. firefighter dies during rescue of injured hiker
- Wis. firefighter killed in crash while traveling for work
- ‘Step in the right direction': Mich. FD adds firefighter after church attack
- San Diego fire, police criticized for 8-hour freeway shutdown during negotiations with suicidal man
- 2 dead, 8 critical in active shooter incident at Brown University
- Audit urges tighter drug controls after Calif. fire captain’s alleged medication theft
- Photo of the Week: Building confidence in N.C. fire recruits
- San Francisco FD to switch entirely to PFAS-free turnout gear
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For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
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A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024