Battalion Chief Keith Long had just completed a 24-hour shift when he collapsed during an annual stress test
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Just like training in the field, consistent practice builds a reliable, confident speaking style
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Follow these simple steps for showcasing your department to prospective members
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- Mich. firefighters bail out after becoming trapped in house fire
- 3 Texas firefighters arrested on child sex crime charges
- Mass. fire chief accused of favoritism, ethics violations involving sons
- All-female volunteer crew marks milestone for Montana fire department
- Ind. fire museum expansion doubles space for historic apparatus
- Rural Ariz. homeowner builds DIY skid units to fight fires before crews arrive
- Photo of the Week: Allentown, Pa. Truck 1
- FDNY firefighters rescued over ladders after being trapped in 3-alarm Bronx firehouse blaze
- Getting out in 4 minutes: Audit finds San Diego FD response delays after 2019 dispatch change
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Two former chiefs in the prevention bureau allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from at least 2021 through 2023