Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Remember that it is the person behind the badge, not the badge itself, that truly matters
Sometimes we simply need to be real and lead with a heightened focus on our mission
Survey respondents share their experiences with staffing stressors
Firefighters feel generally positive about the job, but they report high stress, and many have considered leaving their organization
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ohio town honors first responders with bridge dedication
- Tractor Supply to honor first responders, military and veterans with $1M in donations
- Calif. FD reaches 100% milestone in WUI home fire inspections
- Ga. FFs avoid injury during collapse at office fire
- L.A. mayor taps 30-year veteran as new fire chief after Palisades Fire fallout
- Legislator introduces bills to reimburse Md. FDs for canceled NFA classes
- Mich firefighters, police officers rescue seniors from burning apartment
- LAFD union president files retaliation claim after wildfire criticism
- Mo. city launches childcare aid program for first responders through $3M state partnership
- Pa. fire museum reopens after $1M renovation funded by American Rescue Plan
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
The former U.S. fire administrator shares how a colleague’s kindness in her first days on the job set her up for success
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
Gear up for CRR Week through planning, participation and partnerships
These practical leadership habits will strengthen skills, trust and belonging