Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Too many male firefighters are still not listening, especially when the message is coming from a woman
From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Conn. aims to be first with expanded firefighter cancer screening program
- LODD: Ga. firefighter killed in apparatus rollover
- Vt. expands survivor benefits for families of first responders who die in line of duty
- World Fire Congress names Metro Chiefs as Secretariat, expands research role
- Failed water systems hamper response to massive Calif. medical warehouse fire
- ‘We have a revenue problem': Calif. FFs raise alarm over city budget cuts
- 100+ firefighters respond to Seattle warehouse fire; 1 injured
- Photo of the Week: Md. engine company attacks attic fire
- NVFC releases volunteer firefighter recruitment, retention research report
- Mich. House approves 25-foot buffer zone for first responders
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
It’s time to think about how you want to make your mark on the fire service
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
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