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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
Gear up for CRR Week through planning, participation and partnerships
These practical leadership habits will strengthen skills, trust and belonging