Keene Fire Chief Donald Farquhar claims officials misused pandemic relief funds to create ambulance service
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Unaware, unwilling or unable? First, identify the problem
Putting new members on a course that fits their skills and goals helps recruitment and retention efforts
Leaders can act now to proactively address staffing, equipment and other financial impacts of the pandemic
No one wants their strengths to work against them, but they can have that impact if applied in excess
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- NYC grandmother dies, trapped in bathroom by e-bike fire
- Former N.M. firefighters acquitted in high-profile rape trial
- Minn. firefighters rescue man trapped in sewer for 4 days
- At least 85 swift water rescues conducted as flash floods sweep through N.M. mountain town
- Over 160 still missing in Texas as search intensifies after deadly floods
- Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
- Preplanning helps keep S.C. firefighters safe during commercial structure fire
- Call for smoke in a building turns into Cleveland 4-alarm fire
- ‘Pure evil': Chicago mom stabs son 26 times, sets home on fire
- Firefighters from 6 FDs battle N.J. 3-alarm house fire
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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