How standards can highlight station needs or deficiencies impacting your department’s delivery of service
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Preparing for what’s next starts with what you do now
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
How determination, partnership and political will reshaped the relationship between local fire departments and the federal government
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Fla. firefighters, paramedic accused of beating, waterboarding co-worker in hazing incident
- Retired FDNY deputy chief dies from 9/11-related illness after months searching Ground Zero for firefighter son
- 5 Conn. firefighters burned battling 3-alarm house fire
- LAFD union proposes sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment
- Lawsuit: Mo. fire district alleges speed bumps damaged apparatus, street closures delayed response
- Ill. firefighters, town clash over fire station move and future EMS coverage
- Records contradict LAFD claims about mop-up before deadly Palisades fire reignited
- Calif. volunteer firefighter saves man in cardiac arrest during Disneyland trip
- New resiliency training aims to prevent PTSD in EMS providers, firefighters
- VW restores microbus that survived deadly Calif. wildfire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips