Deputy Chief Julie O’Berg had already planned to retire in 2024 before a change in city leadership led her to be picked for the interim spot
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Focus on experience, knowledge, delegation and partnerships to drive fire department success
Some members use positions of authority to simply enhance their egos and financial wellbeing
Focus on teamwork, coping mechanisms and even how not to behave with other members
Studying this model can help fire service leaders strengthen their personal process toward affecting cultural change
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- L.A. man accused of posing as firefighter, targeting aircraft with laser during Palisades Fire
- Pa. fire captain fired, accused of impersonating cop during road rage incident
- Body camera video: Firefighters, police rescue dozens in Mass. assisted living fire
- 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
- Mo. firefighters rescue dozens from historic floodwaters
- L.A. firefighters recognized for Palisades Fire response at ESPYs
- Fire engine from fake fire department seized during raid of L.A. home
- Former N.C. fire chief arrested, accused of falsifying training records
- Kansas City Hyatt skywalk collapse recalled 44 years later
- Lightning strike kills man, injures 14 others at N.J. archery range
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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