The Martin Volunteer Fire Department chief said a firefighter violated department policy and patient privacy rules by recording at an injury crash
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Shifting from activity-based metrics to outcome-driven measures shows whether fire service efforts truly reduce risk and deliver public value
From showing appreciation to explaining the “why,” there are several ways to help minimize attrition rates at your department
A review of recent firehouse fires reveals recurring risks, from apparatus and battery failures to everyday station activities
Focus on the core competencies that prevent small errors from becoming fatal ones
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- LODD: Ind. fire chief dies after responding to EMS call
- Facebook page highlights deterioration of Ohio firehouses
- Honolulu firefighters rescue 6 from 3-alarm condo fire
- ‘Staffing doesn’t meet the need': Calif. FF earns more than $1M in overtime over 3 years
- Ill. grants fund equipment purchases for fire, EMS agencies
- Md. firefighter indicted on in-station sex offense charges
- 6 Ill. volunteer fire departments receive federal grants
- Mass. fire chief faces unanimous no-confidence vote
- Conn. firefighter/paramedic dies after surgical complications
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed over S.C. fire engine crash
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WATCH & LEARN
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
After 30 years and five as chief, through historic unrest, major fires and diversity gains, Fire Chief Bryan TTyner will step down Dec. 31
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
Carroll County officials say his operational suspension mirrors his Montgomery County status and reinstatement depends on the case outcome
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men