Video shows Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters entering a burning basement to save a trapped woman, using a Halligan bar to get her, and himself, out
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Conn. FD honors captain on 25th anniversary of LODD
- Former Mich. fire chief nears $225K settlement in firing tied to false statements about search in fatal fire
- ICE raids N.C. fire equipment company in identity theft, illegal employment probe
- Ohio Supreme Court to review reduced conviction in Cleveland LODD
- Texas FD seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times
- Heat dome pushes East Coast temperatures past 100 degrees, triggering hospitalizations and power strain
- Steve Buscemi, ‘Emergency!’ stars team up to spotlight paramedics in new documentary
- Mexico resort found liable for 2021 death of Texas firefighter
- Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
- Sen. Grassley urges Trump administration to fix backlog in benefits for fallen first responders
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WATCH & LEARN
An investigation found Delray Beach chiefs were not at fault but that the review process for driver’s licenses was inadequate and had gaps
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Reflecting on life-changing moments, decision-making process, and advice to my younger self
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The firefighter’s lawsuit also alleges that Hamilton Township officials mishandled her complaints and still lack door locks in bathrooms and changing areas in firehouses used by women
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The chair of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners said Chief McDaniel’s resignation has nothing to do with the September fire
Handheld thermal imaging cameras do more than identify the seat of a structure fire; they’ve found a place in many emergency-response scenarios
It’s a simple way for company officers and incident commanders to enhance the group after-action review
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito and other commanders went to the Palisades and Eaton fireground to speak with firefighters and bring back information to use in the city