Chief George Martin, who served the Adrian Rural Fire District for more than 20 years, died after suffering a medical event while responding to a motor vehicle accident
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Once you accept a position of authority, expectations of privacy and forgiveness shrink, and public trust must come before political expression
We asked FireRescue1 readers if chiefs should regularly “ride the backstep” and join crews on scene. The result? It depends.
Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level
Purpose, planning, communication and reassessment can help leaders implement change without losing sight of department traditions
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- ‘One of the good ones': First responders honor Ohio firefighter killed in house fire
- Uncoordinated ventilation, missed below-grade fire highlighted in Chicago LODD
- 84-year-old husband crawls into burning Pa. home to save wife
- Patrons describe ‘stampede’ to escape Fla. nightclub fire
- Veteran Ala. fire captain dies while on duty
- Mich. FD launches SmartBurner pilot to prevent cooking fires
- Fla. firefighters approve contract with roughly half the raises sought
- Mich. FD earns national EMS accreditation after relaunching ambulance service
- Audit finds $138K misappropriated from La. volunteer fire company
- Wash. firefighter shot, suspect killed during EMS call
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WATCH & LEARN
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
Assistant Chiefs Bob Welch and Kyle Fekete highlight how real-time aerial footage from drones arriving ahead of fire crews is transforming resource deployment
The new Jupiter Fire Rescue Department responded to 30 calls in its first 24 hours, including administering whole blood during a medical call
The Rural Health Transformation Program may be one of the biggest opportunities EMS has seen in years, but winning the money is only the first challenge
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