Fire Chief

Encouraged to join the department by a group she now leads, Wilson hopes to elevate the role of diversity in hiring practices

Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year

Reflecting on life-changing moments, decision-making process, and advice to my younger self

The items of significance will be displayed at the fire and EMS museums during the IAFC’s 150th anniversary year

Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape

Go/no-go decisions are often the toughest for ICs managing expanding incident types

Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level

If you have a problem with the tactics in another organization, get over it, get over yourself and move on

Informed decision-making must occur before, during and after the incident

Whether to send crews into the warm zone is one of the most difficult for ICs

Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan had been on paid leave since Feb. 1 following a complaint alleging he was working for two fire departments

Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life

Preplanning is an integral part of the fire service’s responsibilities and should be a priority for all departments

As busy as “chiefing” can be these days, tactical firefighting chief-level training is more relevant now than ever

As chief, Troy Cailler hired Sabattus' first full-time firefighters, used grants to buy new equipment and secured funds for a new station