Ashland’s Central Station crew, led by Battalion Chief Jarrod Duncan, embodies relentless dedication, daily training, and a deep sense of duty
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress
How to select the right quick-action technique – completion, delegation or relegation – to help mitigate the impact of stressors
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Nominations open for NVFC’s 2026 national fire service achievement awards
- Report: Self-dispatch, low visibility contributed to fatal firefighter POV crash
- Wash. firefighters train on tactics, coordination in donated structures
- 1 worker killed, 2 rescued after trench collapse at Mass. sewer project
- Pa. FD gets over $2M for new long-needed modern fire station
- Md. LODD report cites breakdowns in situational awareness, crew integrity
- NYC bill would phase out PFAS from FDNY gear, test firehouse water by 2028
- N.J. fire chiefs rescue elderly, immobile man trapped above fire
- New LAFD chief blasts media over Palisades fire coverage, questions firefighter text claims
- Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit 2025 showcases next-gen tools for first responders
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
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