Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Explosion levels Tenn. military explosives plant
- Pa. firefighters honored for house fire rescue under deteriorating conditions
- Thermal imaging not used to detect embers before blaze grew to become deadly Calif. wildfire
- S.C. couple’s Halloween ‘house on fire’ display keeps triggering 911 calls
- ‘The best career in the world': Minneapolis fire chief to retire after nearly 30 years
- $240K grant helps N.Y. firefighters fight EV fires
- 13 Ohio firefighters resign after new chief calls for captains to resign
- N.D. fire department unveils new $3.2M firehouse
- Tenn. USAR task force announces death of founding member
- Authorities charge man with starting Calif. Palisades Fire, killing 12
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips