Leadership is not defined by title or traits but by the willingness to step forward, take responsibility and be present when decisions must be made
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
How determination, partnership and political will reshaped the relationship between local fire departments and the federal government
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- Trump administration to relocate U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah
- Affidavits detail allegations against Texas FFs in junior firefighter sexual abuse case
- Ga. FD’s ‘Golden Helmet’ recognition highlights firefighter cancer prevention efforts
- Mo. firefighters rescue person from roof of burning abandoned house
- NYC denies 9/11 Ground Zero toxin records request as advocates file new lawsuit
- ‘Friend, colleague and public servant': Off-duty Conn. FF fatally shot
- NVFC announces 2026 fire service achievement awards recipients
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WATCH & LEARN
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Does your department foster a culture of inclusion?
Napa County Deputy Fire Chief Jason Martin helped reorganize the department after devastating wildfires
The Ford City Ambulance director said the employee was fired immediately and resigned from his position as a fire chief
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
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