After 36 years of service, Muscatine Fire Chief Jerry Ewers was honored with a final call ceremony, capping a career that began in 1988
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
From joyriding caught on camera to improper comments about a tragedy, firefighters must employ strong decision-making to uphold the public trust
Here’s how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
There are hundreds of acronyms in the fire service, but these two are a must for fireground operations
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- NFL players honor fallen firefighters, support first responders through ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign
- Ore. firefighter injured during Capitol Christmas tree-cutting operation
- ‘Who knew?': FDNY union demands answers after officials discover boxes of 9/11 toxin information
- Texas FFs push for 24/72 shift schedule after survey shows 86% public support
- Pa. fire captain dies after water rescue training
- Hazmat concerns linger after container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles
- NFFF awards $535K in scholarships to families of fallen firefighters
- Ore. FD launches teen firefighter cadet program to build next generation of first responders
- Las Vegas firefighters rescue man trapped in tunnel
- Ariz. fire academy to launch combined academy to boost recruitment
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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