KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
We must create an environment that preserves the incident commander’s cognitive bandwidth
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
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- 3 injured while escaping from fire at S.C. judge’s home
- Grant helps N.Y. FD purchase new command vehicles
- Va. fire department to deploy new 3,000-gallon tanker, 100-foot aerial tower
- Md. volunteer FD suspends deputy chief after ballfield flooding charges
- L.A. County vows emergency-alert overhaul after report faults evacuation delay in deadly wildfires
- Va. FF takes PPE companies to court over leukemia diagnosis
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WATCH & LEARN
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
The lawsuit accuses the Silverton and Toms River fire departments, and local officials of negligence, civil rights violations and covering up decades of alleged abuse against young volunteers
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety