Learn how to decode ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges in your firefighter interview — and respond with confidence
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Prepare the next generation of fire service leaders for the challenges of fire department budgets and growth planning
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Texas FD seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times
- Heat dome pushes East Coast temperatures past 100 degrees, triggering hospitalizations and power strain
- Steve Buscemi, ‘Emergency!’ stars team up to spotlight paramedics in new documentary
- Mexico resort found liable for 2021 death of Texas firefighter
- Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
- Sen. Grassley urges Trump administration to fix backlog in benefits for fallen first responders
- FDNY: Li-ion batteries caused 5-alarm fire that critically injured firefighter
- ‘Buildings burning down and potential death': New Chicago fireground SOP draws criticism from union, aldermen
- Fla. man greets firefighters on EMS call with a gun, tries to steal fire truck
- N.Y. firefighters treated for heat-related injuries during 2 fires
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WATCH & LEARN
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
FDNY
A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
Chief Caughey urges leaders to avoid getting distracted by external, often ego-driven, symbols of the profession