A jury found two Rock Falls fire chiefs and the city liable, ruling their decisions led to Sterling Lieutenant Garrett Ramos’ fall through a floor and into a basement
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The site drives the design, design determines the construction type, and the market will dictate the price of construction
Detailing how the first-arriving unit should take command, perform an initial size-up, and communicate with dispatch and other responding units
Actions every chief can take to stay current with modern-era executive-level responsibilities
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 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
- Videos: Bronx deli fire rips through upper floors in 5-alarm blaze
- Off-duty N.C. firefighter and wife rescue 2 from burning SUV
- LODD: Okla. assistant fire marshal dies during shift
- N.J. water rescue turns violent after man attacks firefighter
- Over 100 firefighters battle Denver apartment construction site blaze
- Mass. fire deaths fell in 2025, but Fall River blaze was deadliest in decades
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
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
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
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