Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
How fire service leaders can manage the members who take shots from afar and anchor themselves in toxic environments
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
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Mich. FD’s new eco-friendly fire station named for first female FF
- Man charged with arson after bonfire causes massive N.J. wildfire
- CAL FIRE unveils second C-130 wildfire tanker
- N.Y. firefighters association launches statewide recruitment weekend
- Mayday: 6 FFs injured during NYC 2-alarm house fire
- Person of interest in custody following Chicago LODD
- N.J. wildfire expected to grow and continue to burn for days
- Colo. FFs rescue man trapped for 8 hours between walls
- Mass. FDs to use $1.6M in grant funding for new equipment, fire safety education
- LODD: Chicago firefighter succumbs to injuries during garage fire
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WATCH & LEARN
Chief Caughey urges leaders to avoid getting distracted by external, often ego-driven, symbols of the profession
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
An investigation found Delray Beach chiefs were not at fault but that the review process for driver’s licenses was inadequate and had gaps
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Reflecting on life-changing moments, decision-making process, and advice to my younger self
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The firefighter’s lawsuit also alleges that Hamilton Township officials mishandled her complaints and still lack door locks in bathrooms and changing areas in firehouses used by women
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The chair of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners said Chief McDaniel’s resignation has nothing to do with the September fire
Handheld thermal imaging cameras do more than identify the seat of a structure fire; they’ve found a place in many emergency-response scenarios