Grants can provide essential funding without needing to drastically increase local taxes or wreak havoc within your budget
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Every chief needs to learn when to stay at 30,000 feet and when to get into the weeds
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation
- FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers
- Iowa city appoints 20-year-old fire chief, favoring experience over seniority
- Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract
- Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs
- ‘Basic disregard for his safety': Ill. firefighter’s widow testifies in wrongful death trial
- Government shutdown ends with $11B economic loss as Congress scrambles for long-term solution
- Boston firefighter accused of child trafficking, rape over span of 6 years
- CPSE, FireRescue1 announce partnership to spotlight innovative fire departments
- Okla. buffer law takes effect, preventing bystanders from interfering with first responders
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WATCH & LEARN
Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
Borrowing the decision-making techniques of a military master can improve fireground decisions
Keys to motivation include developing a vision, building a support system and changing bad behaviors
Denver’s Deputy Director of Safety noted the assistant chief violated department policies including possession of firearms on city property
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Body-worn camera footage shows Memphis EMTs not providing aid during the fatal incident
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Biennial event offers a network of support, education and training to empower women and elevate the fire service