Termination of Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina follows two earlier no-confidence votes from the union
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Cathie Patterson at FEMA to help departments prepare more successful grants
Let them say you did the right things for the right reasons, treated everyone fairly, and gave your all on every call
Working every day to improve your knowledge, skills and attitude earns your right to wear the patch
How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- South Korean firefighters praised for quick response to fatal Colo. crash
- Beloved retired Mass. police officer, father of FF killed in house fire
- Va. county residents face insurance hike after sudden fire department closure
- Former Calif. battalion chief, paramedic selected as new director of Mass. fire academy
- Va. firefighters spend 4 hours on EV SUV blaze, using drone to track battery hotspots
- Firefighters rescue fawn from smoke and flames of Ore. wildfire
- Wind-driven brush fire causes evacuations on Maui, near 2023 wildfire tragedy
- Reported trash fire becomes a 3-alarm industrial building blaze in Calif.
- Md. VFD credits fire sprinklers with saving station during storm response
- Who’s the real chief of comedy? Fla. police and fire leaders face off in dad joke duel
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
A former deputy chief in Taftville was placed on a 90-day suspension after making a comment about Norwich’s mayor, prompting a response from department leaders and the mayor
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