The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s team structure challenges the long-standing hierarchy of fire service leadership
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
Preparing for what’s next starts with what you do now
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Puppies brought to Wash. FD likely overdosed on fentanyl, firefighters say
- LAFD chief says he won’t investigate edits that softened Palisades Fire report
- Philadelphia Fire Department launches immersive ‘Disaster City’ EMS training center
- N.J. firefighters sound alarm over aging fleet after delayed response, fatal fire
- ‘He did everything': Conn. firefighters mourn loss of longtime equipment technician
- Mass. rehab unit celebrates 40 years of feeding, caring for firefighters
- N.J. fire department dispute boils over after driving ban
- Foundation surprises widow of Minn. firefighter with $20K death benefit
- Numerous rescues over ladders during N.J. 3-alarm apartment fire
- Mass. FFs responding to EMS call face 4-alarm working fire and search for occupant
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work