The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Authorities charge man with starting Calif. Palisades Fire, killing 12
- Investigation lists key inspection, prevention flaws in fatal Mass. assisted living facility fire
- N.Y. fire chief apologizes for how firefighters tried to rescue cat in tree
- Mich. FD launches peak demand EMS units along with medical priority dispatching
- ‘They didn’t hesitate': Calif. fire captain surprised by civilians helping rescue medical helicopter crew
- Calif. governor vetoes CAL FIRE pay increase bill
- NYC mayor criticized for skipping annual FDNY memorial service
- Authorities: No immediate evidence S.C. judge’s house fire was intentionally set
- Ky. students get hands-on fire prevention lessons at FD training center
- IAFF asks court to dismiss lawsuits against NFPA over PPE standards related to PFAS
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WATCH & LEARN
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
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How do we inspire our members to grow and take the reins for the future?
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
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