Columbus Division of Fire Chief Jeff Happ submitted his retirement notice after an independent investigation found alleged supervisory and conduct violations
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
There are several ways to approach your recruitment efforts; which is the best option for your department?
Follow these simple steps for showcasing your department to prospective members
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Md. FD whole blood program saved 14 lives since inception
- Kan. firefighters removed from station after mold was found in 20 of 22 firehouses
- FDNY receives $9M to modernize firehouses and build EMS training center
- Minn. firefighters rescue worker trapped in a cooler as semi-trailers burn
- Email shows L.A. mayor’s office led media strategy after Palisades Fire was tied to rekindled blaze
- Son of Windows on the World chef killed on 9/11 joins FDNY
- Rural Wis. departments rethink recruitment as applicant pools shrink
- Colo. fire board delays decision on termination of high-profile chief
- Mich. fire chief warns high-rise boom is straining department resources
- Jimmie Johnson to unveil ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute to fallen firefighters at Daytona 500
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WATCH & LEARN
Replacing the phrase “my department” with the more inclusive “our department” highlights teamwork and accountability
Consider what you want to accomplish in the next 12 months and build an actionable framework to achieve it
Portland Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie will retire in early March
Chiefs, are you seeking out new ideas and approaches from different departments?
Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren’t better or worse, just different
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
N.J. officials reinstate fire chief after allegations of harassment, intimidation and discrimination
East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams was suspended after prosecutors investigated allegations of harassment from two firefighter unions
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief John Walsh was remembered as a “good husband, a good firefighter and a good friend”