Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
Competency-based leadership prioritizes measurable skills, proven performance and the ability to inspire
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
Recognizing the differences among the many generations in the fire service can help identify skills and talents to improve team dynamics
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Pa. officials approve tax credits for volunteer first responders
- Idaho FD unveils new 4-story live fire training center
- ‘A room inside of a room': Conn. FF describes rescue of man held captive in burning house
- ‘We had each other to lean on’: Kan. FF/medic, date he quarantined with during COVID get married
- Mich. wellness check turns into a barricade situation, apartment fire
- Congress, fire officials warn FEMA: Halting National Fire Academy training puts public safety at risk
- From firehouse to Fiji: Firefighters compete on ‘Survivor 48’
- White House vows crackdown on Tesla arson, vandalism
- Conn. firefighter travels the state promoting early cancer screenings
- 7 rescued off balconies at Md. 2-alarm apartment fire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
FDNY
A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it