10 steps to reduce the risk of financial misconduct, promoting a transparent and accountable organization
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
During crisis, chiefs must communicate effectively, be honest, get personal and convey hope
When we start owning our happiness, success and morale individually, we will be successful as a team
Consistency and persistence of inclusive values will help the fire service leaders move beyond hollow proclamations of diversity
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Fla. man greets firefighters on EMS call with a gun, tries to steal fire truck
- N.Y. firefighters treated for heat-related injuries during 2 fires
- Jetson-EMS? Calif. FD looks at new ultralight aircraft for EMS response
- S.C. city accuses FD of lying to family, NIOSH investigators in LODD report
- Watch: Mother drops baby from third-floor window during Cleveland apartment explosion
- Ill. officials celebrate new fire station built for growth, safety and readiness
- Utah wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations amid high winds
- Church security, parishioner stop gunman outside Mich. church in potential mass shooting
- Drones proved vital in St. Louis tornado response as USAR team led multi-agency effort
- 5-alarm NYC blaze injures a dozen firefighters and medics, 1 critically
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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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