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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Every department needs different viewpoints to grow and thrive, even if that means having to manage constant dissenters
From active firefighter to engaged civilian: It’s time to reflect and move forward
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- N.Y. FDs to rely more on tankers, less on hydrants during major water main break
- Off-duty Ariz. fire captain rescues 2 inside burning house
- Watch: Conn. firefighters, police officers rescue driver after SUV plunges into water
- N.H. officials approve $5M for firefighter cancer screenings
- Off-duty N.Y. firefighter’s quick actions save man’s life during equipment pickup
- Investigators seek cause of Pa. nursing home explosion that killed 2, injured 20
- FDNY gives commissioner a final rideout at headquarters
- Fire, EMS and police deliver holiday cheer to Wisc. children
- Bear attack survivor reunites with Alaska first responders who saved her life
- At least 2 dead as explosion, collapse and fire trigger MCI at Pa. nursing home
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WATCH & LEARN
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
Gear up for CRR Week through planning, participation and partnerships
These practical leadership habits will strengthen skills, trust and belonging