Leadership is not defined by title or traits but by the willingness to step forward, take responsibility and be present when decisions must be made
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Here’s a look at some fire service hacks for getting around an unruly Old Man Winter
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Body found 2 days after fire by family despite Mo. firefighters saying house was empty
- Sendelbach issues 40-page response to Colo. fire board’s termination claims
- ‘I felt like I kind of got blown off a little bit': LAFD firefighter says he warned of hot spots before deadly Palisades Fire
- N.C. ladder truck, electric fire engine repairs highlight the demands of fleet management
- Pa. man burns down townhome after setting fires to kill spiders
- Fire hydrant challenge sparks backlash and big support in Conn. town
- ‘This is going to be a long recovery': Chief released from hospital, FFs still critical after N.Y. church explosion
- Fast-moving Colo. grass fire forces door-to-door evacuations, injures 4 firefighters
- Mold remediation continues at Kan. fire station as more may be closed
- Mother, child injured in Mass. house explosion
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
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
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