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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Outlining the roles of firefighter, driver and officer and the tasks to prioritize
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Former Mich. fire chief nears $225K settlement in firing tied to false statements about search in fatal fire
- ICE raids N.C. fire equipment company in identity theft, illegal employment probe
- Ohio Supreme Court to review reduced conviction in Cleveland LODD
- Texas FD seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times
- Heat dome pushes East Coast temperatures past 100 degrees, triggering hospitalizations and power strain
- Steve Buscemi, ‘Emergency!’ stars team up to spotlight paramedics in new documentary
- Mexico resort found liable for 2021 death of Texas firefighter
- Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
- Sen. Grassley urges Trump administration to fix backlog in benefits for fallen first responders
- FDNY: Li-ion batteries caused 5-alarm fire that critically injured firefighter
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WATCH & LEARN
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
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
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
The lawsuit accuses the Silverton and Toms River fire departments, and local officials of negligence, civil rights violations and covering up decades of alleged abuse against young volunteers
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths