Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis steps down after being placed on administrative leave amid firefighter union concerns over the MedStar merger and ambulance duty requirements
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- S.C. chiefs resign after officials skip announcement over lack of funding
- Attorneys clash over basement, go/no-go and mayday in Ill. LODD trial
- Photo of the Week: FDNY dignified transfer
- Fast-moving Calif. wildfire forces evacuations, damages structures
- Fire Chief Jason Caughey honored with IAFC leadership award
- Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation
- FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers
- Iowa city appoints 20-year-old fire chief, favoring experience over seniority
- Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract
- Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs
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WATCH & LEARN
N.J. officials reinstate fire chief after allegations of harassment, intimidation and discrimination
East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams was suspended after prosecutors investigated allegations of harassment from two firefighter unions
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief John Walsh was remembered as a “good husband, a good firefighter and a good friend”
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Does your department foster a culture of inclusion?
Napa County Deputy Fire Chief Jason Martin helped reorganize the department after devastating wildfires