Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina’s lawsuit claims retaliation after reporting misconduct by public employees, officials
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Consistency and persistence of inclusive values will help the fire service leaders move beyond hollow proclamations of diversity
Fire service leaders need to lead the way forward with social, technological and financial adaptations
Key takeaways from UL FSRI latest experiments reviewing how coordinated fireground activities impact suppression efforts and victim tenability
Reviewing the pros and cons of eight promotion processes for firefighters
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 5-alarm NYC blaze injures a dozen firefighters and medics, 1 critically
- Conn. firefighters’ union, town clash over termination of firefighters injured on the job
- Va. firefighter’s appeal over medical marijuana use denied by grievance panel
- Calif. lawmaker calls for audit of Eaton, Palisades fire response after deadly delays
- Pa. firefighters begin esophageal cancer screenings through union partnership
- Va. county fire department gets creative to recruit the next generation
- Firefighting is a family affair for Iowa father and sons
- Amazon Prime Day 2025 expands to 4 days: Here’s how first responders can gear up and save
- Federal wildland firefighters gain expanded access to mental health services nationwide
- Phoenix to pay $2M over toddler’s death after firefighters advised against transport
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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