Go beyond check-the-box communication to build real trust with firefighters who need more than information
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
Bridging the gap between firehouse realities and top-level decisions through open dialogue
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Videos: 5 firefighters injured in NYC 4-alarm fire
- 4 children, 2 adults killed in Md. house fire
- Colo. wildfire forces prison evacuation as blaze intensifies
- Fifth lawsuit filed against Mass. assisted-living facility over deadly fire
- Mass. first responders, educators conduct active shooter drill to test response
- N.Y. teens recognized for saving family in house fire
- Off-duty Mass. firefighters build beds for needy children
- All Md. emergency dispatchers get access to nationwide training and standards
- N.J. FD receives $1.5M grant for firehouse renovations
- ICE officers detain N.Y. firefighter as he leaves for work
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
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
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages