Assistant Chief Mike Salvini and Deputy Chief Marc Palmieri rescued a man from a second-floor bedroom as fire tore through his Fair Lawn home
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
The site drives the design, design determines the construction type, and the market will dictate the price of construction
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Families file suicide and terminal illness death-related lawsuits tied to Palisades Fire
- By the numbers: 1 year after the Palisades and Eaton fires devastated Calif.
- Off-duty Ga. FF recognized for saving 7 in head-on collision
- Prior EMS certifications help Va. FD reach full staffing
- Videos: 5 firefighters injured in 5-alarm NYC blaze
- Md. paramedic in firehouse contamination claims videos were ‘artistic’ expression
- Fla. firefighters battle 2-alarm parking garage fire
- DHS drafts 2026 plans to cut FEMA disaster workforce
- Penn State student firefighters honored for rescuing injured captain at 2-alarm fire
- Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, a voice for firefighter wellness and mentorship, dies
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WATCH & LEARN
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
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
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
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
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