A real-world look at how one Colorado fire district is growing leaders through intentional mentorship, administrative rotations and professional development
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Breaking down the CFSI National Advisory Committee’s recommendations
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Here’s a look at some fire service hacks for getting around an unruly Old Man Winter
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ex-Conn. fire lieutenant files $3.5M lawsuit alleging racial bias in firing
- Ohio county launches scholarships for future public safety workers
- ‘An act of mass murder': Prosecutors say NYC arson suspect set deadly fire ‘to get his rage out’
- NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
- Paul Matheis named U.S. fire administrator
- Readers respond: If you could fix one fire service issue overnight, what would it be?
- Report: Baltimore 2023 LODDs exposed training, staffing gaps
- Ind. FD launches program to divert non-emergency 911 calls to nurses
- U.S. Forest Service research cuts could weaken wildfire response as fire season worsens
- Mass. firefighter seriously hurt in 40-foot training fall begins long recovery
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WATCH & LEARN
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
The lawsuit accuses the Silverton and Toms River fire departments, and local officials of negligence, civil rights violations and covering up decades of alleged abuse against young volunteers
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement