From biophilic design to cancer-risk reduction and sustainable construction, discover the trends shaping the next generation of fire stations
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Just like training in the field, consistent practice builds a reliable, confident speaking style
There are several ways to approach your recruitment efforts; which is the best option for your department?
Follow these simple steps for showcasing your department to prospective members
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 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
- Alaska FD updates wildfire protection plan as climate change drives higher fire risk
- Railroad, university revisit plan for $20M firefighter training center near site of Ohio train derailment
- On duty for Thanksgiving: Ill. firefighters keep tradition alive while serving the community
- Hong Kong FF among at least 13 killed in massive high-rise blaze
- Pa. FD opens new $2.4M fire station to boost response times amid rapid growth
- LAFD criticized after delay, errors in alerts during cargo ship fire
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic
A Delray Beach firefigher was terminated following a city investigation into the crash that injured 15 people, including firefighters and train passengers, and destroyed a fire truck
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
From a firefighter sponsorship program to themed dinners at the firehouse, check out these out-of-the-box strategies for raising your department’s profile in the community
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention