In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
For people to be able to see themselves in the future, they must first be willing to let go of the past
Simple yet important lessons for taking on this vital role
Even as relationships change throughout our careers, we must always focus on building trust and demonstrating character
In a near equal split, 52% of respondents say their department does not have residency restrictions, while 48% say their department does
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Mass. officials raise age limit for firefighter applicants to 40
- Minneapolis firehouses add saunas to help reduce cancer risk in firefighters
- Multiple apartment buildings destroyed in Nev. construction site fire
- 5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart in Ga.
- Miss. firefighters injured in crowd assault at fatal crash
- Denver rail worker loses leg after being trapped by derailed train car
- N.C. fire truck destroyed in blaze, causing over $1M in damages
- ‘Shut the f**k up!': N.Y. fire chief on leave after video shows him cursing at patient
- Calif. Gifford Fire threatens over 800 structures as crews battle massive wildfire
- Video: Seattle driver rams fire truck after firefighter refuses nitrous oxide
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WATCH & LEARN
The San Bernardino County Fire Department looked at new technology using infrared sensors and sound waves to suppress flames
Rochester Fire is now one of just 334 departments worldwide to earn CFAI accreditation and one of only 124 in the nation to pair it with the ISO Class 1 fire protection rating
Smyrna Fire Department’s recognition highlights simple, low-cost habits, from gear cleaning to post-fire showers, that help reduce exposure and protect long-term health
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters