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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
How determination, partnership and political will reshaped the relationship between local fire departments and the federal government
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Just like training in the field, consistent practice builds a reliable, confident speaking style
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- ‘We went into rescue mode': Calif. firefighters face maze-like conditions inside abandoned structure during search
- Pa. fire companies vote to merge into regional department
- Minn. fire chief retires, leaving a legacy of firefighter wellness
- Calif. firefighters launch scholarship program to break financial barriers into the fire service
- San Diego’s first Black firefighter to integrate firehouses honored at 100
- Retired N.J. fire chief recognized for advancing NFFF mission
- Texas county cuts ties with FD after fatal fire and fire truck crash
- Ohio fire chief retires after disciplinary probe tied to fatal 2023 fire engine crash
- Ill. FD continues teen cadet program after successful first year
- Md. paramedic in firehouse contamination case appeals protective order
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
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
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