LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
Understand how experience, education and humility combine to shape leaders who crews want to follow
The site drives the design, design determines the construction type, and the market will dictate the price of construction
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Ohio bill would fine cities $50K for losing firefighter cancer claim appeals
- Ky. FD graduates largest firefighter recruit class in over 20 years
- Ind. FD receives $22K donation to launch trench rescue program
- NFL players honor fallen firefighters, support first responders through ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign
- Ore. firefighter injured during Capitol Christmas tree-cutting operation
- ‘Who knew?': FDNY union demands answers after officials discover boxes of 9/11 toxin information
- Texas FFs push for 24/72 shift schedule after survey shows 86% public support
- Pa. fire captain dies after water rescue training
- Hazmat concerns linger after container ship fire at Port of Los Angeles
- NFFF awards $535K in scholarships to families of fallen firefighters
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WATCH & LEARN
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
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