As questions swirl over the Palisades fire response, the LAFD Foundation acknowledges using donor money to hire a Hollywood PR firm to shape public messaging
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Actions every chief can take to stay current with modern-era executive-level responsibilities
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- NTSB: NYC runway warning system failed as ARFF rig lacked transponder
- Mass. city approves purchase of new gear, reducing firefighters’ exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
- NTSB reviews cockpit audio, tower actions after jet strikes fire truck at NYC airport
- ‘Dedicated to the mission': Md. firefighters burned, injured during search, rescue at house fire
- Lawsuit alleges La. firefighters failed to search for victims in deadly house fire
- Md. county opens $15M fire station boasting improved response time, cancer reduction and MCI readiness
- Suspect arraigned in fire that killed fourth-generation Chicago firefighter
- ‘Stop, stop, stop': Audio released in fatal jet, fire truck crash at NYC airport
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
Buy-in at all levels of the department is important BEFORE starting one of these programs
The Bozeman fire chief shares tips for getting buy-in from FD leadership, the gut-check moment that changed his career, and his hopes for his new IAFC role
Define the criteria for awards at your department so it doesn’t feel so arbitrary
This setup provides a good sense of who is ultimately responsible
The former Oakland fire chief talks lifelong learning, the biggest challenge of his career, plus ‘calculated aggression,’ future book titles and pet peeves
The deputy chief talks ‘30 Fires You Must Know,’ learning from the Twin Parks fire, his best advice, plus his favorite firehouse meals
It’s all comes down to clear expectations, job descriptions and staying in your lane
“How many times does it take for a chief to hear near-misses before they recognize there’s a systemic problem?”
Horton reacts to some of the social media commentary elicited by the article, explaining why leaders must be honest about the realities of a fire service career