Interim Sebastopol Fire Chief Jack Piccinini wrote to city officials, politicians and the media about the challenges in the department
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
2020 proved the importance of building – and updating – thorough continuity of operations plans for fire departments
Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department
Tips for every chief officer, whether supervising personnel or projects, or aiming for the top spot
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Texas firefighters’ union votes on ‘no-confidence’ resolution on chief’s flood response
- Pipe and drum bands from across the U.S., Canada honor fallen Idaho firefighters
- ‘The timing was perfect': Earlier tabletop exercise helped Calif. FDs battle wildfire
- Nev. fire engine overturns while responding to house fire
- 6 N.J. firefighters injured during fire in abandoned buildings
- Ore. official offered rule change, housing perk to recruit fire chief who later backed out
- 7 Mich. FDs respond to 4-alarm commercial structure fire
- Mass. firefighter dies after heart attack following shift
- 31 workers escape collapse in massive Los Angeles tunnel project
- As flood death toll climbs, searchers in Texas confront mental toll of recovery work
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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