Greene County officials shut down the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing investigation into undisclosed claims
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Outlining the roles of firefighter, driver and officer and the tasks to prioritize
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- N.Y. firefighters recognized for 2 cardiac arrest saves on 1 shift
- Watch: Tenn. firefighters rescue injured worker off roof
- S.C. fire department tests ‘1323' shift to improve work-life balance
- Mich. FD uses Facebook to be lifeline for community during tornado
- Video: FDNY firefighters miss fire while moving illegally parked SUV
- FEMA to resume in-person training at National Fire Academy
- ‘Jet fuel all over the place': Plane crash sets San Diego homes on fire
- IAFC creates Homeland Security, FEMA reform task force
- From firehouse to Fiji: Firefighters compete on ‘Survivor 48’
- Officials warn of safety, cost concerns in Trump administration’s push to centralize wildland firefighting
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WATCH & LEARN
From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic