The clock begins to run against you as soon as new members report for duty, so start building their muscle memory and slide deck now
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Encouraged to join the department by a group she now leads, Wilson hopes to elevate the role of diversity in hiring practices
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
“Change everything you can right away” and other bad advice for new leaders
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- ‘They didn’t hesitate': Calif. fire captain surprised by civilians helping rescue medical helicopter crew
- Calif. governor vetoes CAL FIRE pay increase bill
- NYC mayor criticized for skipping annual FDNY memorial service
- Authorities: No immediate evidence S.C. judge’s house fire was intentionally set
- Ky. students get hands-on fire prevention lessons at FD training center
- IAFF asks court to dismiss lawsuits against NFPA over PPE standards related to PFAS
- Motorists come to the rescue of medevac crew after helicopter crashes onto Calif. highway
- Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are live: Shop discounts now
- CDC to drop recommending COVID-19 shots for all
- 3 injured while escaping from fire at S.C. judge’s home
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Smyrna Fire Department’s recognition highlights simple, low-cost habits, from gear cleaning to post-fire showers, that help reduce exposure and protect long-term health
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