Sutton Fire Department Chief Matthew Belsito had warned state officials earlier about the the lack of fire safety in the hotel
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Applying the same stroke assessment to leadership capabilities can highlight areas of improvement
People expect more than an impassioned plea; they want data-driven details
How a self-proclaimed “tech dinosaur” learned to maintain virtual connections with members, the media, vendors and partners
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, firefighters face difficult questions related to protection efforts
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Aid groups worry about future work if FEMA reduces emergency response
- Pa. fire department celebrates 100th anniversary
- Texas fire captain, 38, dies after medical emergency following shift
- Colo. fire lieutenant, engineer demoted after incident with police vehicle
- AI seen as lifeline as 911 centers report rising burnout and record outages, survey shows
- Rubber membrane roof gummed up firefighters’ saws at Texas 6-alarm fire
- Texas city’s fire, police chiefs push for hiring a public safety psychologist
- ‘People would end up dying': Future uncertain for Calif. fire districts
- Conn. FD honors captain on 25th anniversary of LODD
- Former Mich. fire chief nears $225K settlement in firing tied to false statements about search in fatal 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