Milford Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi spoke in support of legislation that seeks to regain some of what is spent training new firefighters if they leave the department
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Pa. governor thanks FFs for response to medical plane crash
- Neb. USAR task force welcomes new recruits
- ‘Completely beat down': 19 out of 42 firefighters pass latest Okla. smoke diver training
- Mass. FFs get ready for ‘Fight for Air Climb’
- Dust storm causes fatal pileup, fires and disaster declaration in West Texas
- Video: Car blocks hydrant at Bronx 5-alarm blaze
- 12 injured in American Airlines plane fire at Denver airport
- Ore. bill proposes to lower firefighter retirement age to 50
- Calif. firefighters called to recover a submerged Tesla Cybertruck
- First responders honored for heroic efforts in deadly D.C. midair collision
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WATCH & LEARN
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
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
Chief Caughey urges leaders to avoid getting distracted by external, often ego-driven, symbols of the profession
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
An investigation found Delray Beach chiefs were not at fault but that the review process for driver’s licenses was inadequate and had gaps