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Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities

We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service

Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision

The fired firefighter, who has ongoing racial discrimination suits against the department, reportedly criticized the chief over the shooting of a Black teen

Zoneton Fire District Maj. Garry Key had served as acting chief since the death of Chief Rob Orkies, also from COVID-19 complications

Design a process to identify the new members who will fit the culture of your organization

Key factors – funding, adaptation of previous vaccines, simultaneous testing and manufacturing – combined to speed vaccine rollout

The Ogdensburg union has fought to restore the department to a minimum of 24 members following budget cuts and layoffs

6 ways to avoid the unfortunate transition from a “respected leader” to a “disconnected manager”

Rockport Fire Chief James Doyle, who had been with the department for 46 years, was terminated 10 months before he was set to retire

The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief's nephew, said the chief's mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines

Go beyond checking boxes and work to advance the department’s mission and vision

Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said data shows the department was averaging 15 new cases a day before the vaccines, which has now dropped to fewer than five