Baltimore County Fire Department cited for 11 “serious” violations in an investigation of a mayday during a three-alarm commercial structure fire
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Exploring how fire service leaders can come to peace with the idea that not all volunteers will exhibit the same level of commitment to the department
In “Sailing True North,” Admiral James Stavridis challenges leaders to consider who they admire, then put their virtues into action
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Md. firefighter disciplined after driving $500K fire engine into floodwater
- ‘A necessity': Colo. FD unveils new wellness center, burn building funded with $900K FEMA grant
- 96,000-acre Ore. wildfire nears ‘mega fire’ status
- Mich. FD celebrates $2M fire station renovations with grand re-opening
- 10th person dies after Mass. assisted-living facility fire
- Suspect steals Wash. fire engine during call, crashes into a dozen vehicles
- Number of missing in deadly Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3
- Ind. township forms volunteer fire department after EMS contract ends
- After 47 years, retiring Minn. fire chief shares tips and tales
- Wash. FF revives puppy with naloxone after fentanyl exposure
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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