LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Md. house fire injures 5, causes over $1M in damage
- Report: 9 firefighters injured in 4,450 sq. ft. Texas house fire during search operations
- San Antonio Fire Department marks huge win in battle against firefighter cancer
- N.Y. FD remembers 1939 blaze that killed 9 firefighters
- ‘An incredible recovery': Calif. firefighters reunite with woman rescued in house fire
- N.J. squad company rescues bedridden occupant in ‘extremely harsh conditions’
- Watch: Mich. FFs, dive team rescue 4 horses trapped in golf course pond
- ‘What’s up, man?': Watch N.C. firefighters rescue driver trapped in pond
- Mayday: N.H. firefighters caught in explosion during gas leak
- ‘Stand united as one': Colo. union, firefighters issue no-confidence in board, in support of fire chief
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WATCH & LEARN
Detailing the connection between noise and disease – and what firefighters can do to better protect their hearing
It’s a serious issue, so why are so many fire service leaders looking the other way?
An important question from a member who’s been tasked with improving training at their department
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
Chief Goldfeder reacts to a chief who’s trying to connect with a neighboring fire chief ... but not having much luck
Traditional methods of supervision are evolving to align with the needs of firefighters of all ages
The Anne Arundel County chief considers whether stereotypes of generations hold true or whether they are used as a crutch for poor leadership
The CEOs discuss how the organization is working to help recruit and retain volunteer members, and celebrate the NVFC’s milestone anniversary
Exploring how fire service leaders can come to peace with the idea that not all volunteers will exhibit the same level of commitment to the department