Kristin Crowley’s legal claim says Bass ousted her and ran a “misinformation” campaign to shift blame for L.A.’s most destructive wildfire
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community
Reflecting on life-changing moments, decision-making process, and advice to my younger self
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says
- ‘That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding
- ‘We’ll be waiting for the call': Reorganized, all-volunteer Ind. FD ready for calls
- Holiday staffing improves for Md. FD after years of shortages
- Mo. firefighters rescue 5 trapped in apartment fire
- Neb. firefighters quickly rescue occupants before collapse at apartment fire
- N.Y. firefighters draft from creek to save town drinking water while battling fire
- Fallen Minn. firefighter’s legacy continues with organ donation
- Conn. firefighters go defensive to battle 2-alarm abandoned apartment fire
- FireRescue1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have?
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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