Fire Chief

The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events

Can you recognize the core values that existed within you long before becoming a firefighter?

It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect

At its best, tradition is a moral compass; at its worst, it’s albatross hindering progress

"We’re able to get the stretcher under the patient and drag them to what amounts to a safer area and use less rescuers,” said Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher

Fire service leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld

Glynn County needs at least 37 firefighters and EMS providers per shift, said Chief R.K. Jordan. "With 31 people per shift right now, that's six overtime shifts a day"

Lt. Rich Michelson alleges discrimination, a lack of due process and that a faulty misconduct claim was used to fire him

Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam wants new ambulances, gear and firefighters, but the local union leader wants a dedicated training officer

While pulling rank may drive immediate compliance, the resulting lack of trust and respect simply isn’t worth it in the long run

Let’s stop talking about gallons per minute and instead focus on dollars per year

In one study, “demonstrating respect” was identified as the top leadership quality for creating commitment and engagement among members

Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor, and a loss of confidence are the first signs of a problematic atmosphere in your firehouse

Use task books to document, evaluate and improve apparatus driver training and operational skills

The diversity, equity and inclusion-focused report recommends actions fire departments can take to improve recruitment and retention