Before committing to a decision on scene, consider your justification for the choice and the feasibility of success, then identify possible solutions and alternatives
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ill. FD retires fire engine with final extrication drill
- N.C. firefighter killed, 2 injured in training accident
- 5 dead in W.Va. flooding as rescuers search for the missing
- San Antonio flooding death toll reaches 13 with over 70 rescues
- Mich. first responders honored for life-saving response to splash pad shooting
- La. fire captain brings cajun flavor to PBS’ ‘Great American Recipe’
- Century-old Ahrens Fox fire engine honored in Pa. parade
- Former Calif. hotshot sheds light on wildland firefighting and mismanagement in new book
- Trump orders consolidation of federal wildland firefighting under Interior Department
- Idaho county growth stretches EMS thin as first responders struggle to with call volume
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
A firefighter 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