Matheis spent 30 years with the Newport Beach (California) Fire Department, retiring as a division chief in 2011
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Effective EOCs depend on empowered decision-makers, disciplined structure and trust built long before activation
Progressive departments cannot grievance their way into greatness
In an era of intense scrutiny and evolving expectations, ethical leadership is the standard that defines effective chief officers
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- CAL FIRE chief says city’s repeated non-emergency calls strain crews, delay resources
- Ohio firefighters get sleep-focused station upgrade with help from hospital sleep medicine staff
- ‘We crash test houses': Researchers burn homes to test wildfire-resistant building materials
- Study finds climate change makes wildfires burn longer into the night
- Fla. firefighter dies battling brush fire as Southeast blazes spread
- Calif. firefighters undergo specialized training for horse rescue operations
- Photo of the Week: ‘Thank you’ to Pa. volunteer firefighters
- ‘LAFD is a kill-the-messenger cult': LAFD culture scrutinized after deadly Palisades Fire
- NTSB report reveals seconds of missed warnings before deadly NYC ARFF runway crash
- Videos: FDNY firefighters injured during 5-alarm church fire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
Stay engaged, show your appreciation and find time to break bread together
If the closest unit is available, why isn’t it responding?
A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives