As questions swirl over the Palisades fire response, the LAFD Foundation acknowledges using donor money to hire a Hollywood PR firm to shape public messaging
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership
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Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Alaska high school fire science class trains teens for careers as firefighters
- Va. county approves fire and EMS study outlining staffing, response improvements
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- Ga. fire department adds ALS to frontline engine for first time
- Idaho firefighter wounded in ambush retires after 24 years
- 25-foot buffer zone proposal moves forward to protect Ky. first responders
- Propane line damaged by snow caused blast that critically injured N.Y. fire chief, firefighters
- 4 Conn. FDs file lawsuit after officials close volunteer fire department
- Watch: Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse at Calif. high-rise
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices