A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
Strategic apparatus planning helps departments navigate rising costs, evolving technologies and staffing challenges while maintaining operational readiness
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 20 FDs battle N.Y. 5-alarm aluminum plant fire for 9 hours
- N.J. firefighter honored for in-flight medical rescue
- Pa. firefighters press officials for more staffing after study finds coverage inadequate
- Nominations open for NVFC’s 2026 national fire service achievement awards
- Report: Self-dispatch, low visibility contributed to fatal firefighter POV crash
- Wash. firefighters train on tactics, coordination in donated structures
- 1 worker killed, 2 rescued after trench collapse at Mass. sewer project
- Pa. FD gets over $2M for new long-needed modern fire station
- Md. LODD report cites breakdowns in situational awareness, crew integrity
- NYC bill would phase out PFAS from FDNY gear, test firehouse water by 2028
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Reflecting on life-changing moments, decision-making process, and advice to my younger self
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The firefighter’s lawsuit also alleges that Hamilton Township officials mishandled her complaints and still lack door locks in bathrooms and changing areas in firehouses used by women
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The chair of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners said Chief McDaniel’s resignation has nothing to do with the September fire