The chief shares the album name that defines his career, the “opening act” who will improve the fire service in the years ahead, plus his encore
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Fire service leaders reflect on Abbott’s legacy, from Project Mayday to Abbottville and all facets of command training
We can’t allow a bad day to be that reason one of our members doesn’t go home
Navigating incident and operational briefings, team feedback and morale, and hot washes
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Okla. FD’s new tanker helps county’s insurance rating
- N.C. first responders, FBI train for WMD dangers
- W.Va. county takes first step towards career fire department as volunteer staffing declines
- Independent report finds outdated policies, communications vulnerabilities in deadly Calif. wildfires
- Fatal Mass. fire highlights haphazard fire sprinkler inspections, no statewide database
- Ill. FDs participate in fireground command training with over 100 scenarios and hands-on lessons
- FDNY probationary firefighters follow in the footsteps of 9/11 fathers
- ‘No longer in the best interest of the government': ICE releases FF arrested during Wash. wildfire
- White House warns federal agencies to prepare for firings in wake of looming government shutdown
- Take a break: FireRescue1’s new puzzle and game zone now available
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