The chief urges firefighters to quit wishing for a better situation and take action to develop future leaders
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Chiefs speak of balancing the pain of injustice and their duty to serve the community
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Hundreds gather to mourn fallen N.C. firefighter
- FEMA’s top storm response chief resigns amid leadership exodus
- At least 4 dead, 2 missing as heavy rain, flooding hit San Antonio
- Watch: Ill. battalion chief, police officer rescue family trapped in apartment fire
- Trump administration outlines wildfire response, forest management overhaul ahead of peak fire season
- U.S. Forest Service asks recently resigned workers to return for wildfire season
- Philadelphia firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze at abandoned apartment building
- Hundreds of laid-off CDC workers to be reinstated after Trump administration cuts
- NFPA announces 2025 Fire Prevention Week focus: Lithium-ion battery safety in the home
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation earns top nonprofit ratings for transparency, impact
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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