LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
How one hydrant provided hope after the Great Earthquake of 1906, and what was done to ensure the city would never again have to rely on a miracle
Fire chiefs must focus on what they can control – their community messaging
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Propane technician found guilty in deadly Va. house explosion that killed firefighter
- Md. FD apologizes after firefighter sprays baseball field, causing game cancellation
- LODD: Wis. firefighter/safety officer dies following on-duty injury
- Pa. emergency management director warns FEMA policy changes would cripple state’s disaster response
- Exonerated Detroit man sues FD over fatal arson conviction
- $1.2M state grant aims to boost Mass. city’s FD staffing after deadly blaze
- Oxygen tank or smoking likely caused deadly Mass. assisted-living facility fire
- NIOSH: Md. captain dies after floor collapse at large house fire
- New Mo. law offers free college tuition to first responders and their dependents
- FEMA search and rescue chief resigns amid Texas flood response fallout
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
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