Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Every department needs different viewpoints to grow and thrive, even if that means having to manage constant dissenters
From active firefighter to engaged civilian: It’s time to reflect and move forward
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 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
- Registration opens for 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
“What do cops and firefighters have in common? They both want to be firefighters.”
It’s time to promote and support NFA classes among your members