LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Bridging the gap between firehouse realities and top-level decisions through open dialogue
Get the tools you need to organize your schedule and transition seamlessly between projects — while managing your health
When elected or appointed officials make decisions without the proper context, they have the potential to endanger public safety
Learn how to decode ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges in your firefighter interview — and respond with confidence
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Va. county fire department gets creative to recruit the next generation
- Firefighting is a family affair for Iowa father and sons
- Amazon Prime Day 2025 expands to 4 days: Here’s how first responders can gear up and save
- Federal wildland firefighters gain expanded access to mental health services nationwide
- Phoenix to pay $2M over toddler’s death after firefighters advised against transport
- Ga. fire engine overturns in crash during response to fire
- R.I. FD rolls out PFAS-free gear to boost firefighter health
- Calif. FD deploys over 1,000 goats for wildfire season
- Alaska firefighters respond to multiple fires as city clears largest homeless encampment
- Calif. lawmakers introduce bill banning PFAS from firefighting gear
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WATCH & LEARN
It’s time to promote and support NFA classes among your members
Video shows Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters entering a burning basement to save a trapped woman, using a Halligan bar to get her, and himself, out
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
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