LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Prepare the next generation of fire service leaders for the challenges of fire department budgets and growth planning
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
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Colo. fire lieutenant, engineer demoted after incident with police vehicle
- AI seen as lifeline as 911 centers report rising burnout and record outages, survey shows
- Rubber membrane roof gummed up firefighters’ saws at Texas 6-alarm fire
- Texas city’s fire, police chiefs push for hiring a public safety psychologist
- ‘People would end up dying': Future uncertain for Calif. fire districts
- 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
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WATCH & LEARN
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
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