Battalion Chief Keith Long had just completed a 24-hour shift when he collapsed during an annual stress test
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Firefighters report more low-air events, close calls and injuries — and limited follow-through from their organizations
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
If the closest unit is available, why isn’t it responding?
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Conn. FD, city hire PR firms in wake of volunteer shutdown
- Former LAFD fire chief sues Mayor Karen Bass over alleged retaliation after Palisades Fire
- Conn. firefighters rescue 11 at 3-alarm apartment fire
- Idaho firefighters, deputies honored for actions during ambush that killed two battalion chiefs
- Ky. firefighters use 67,000 gallons of water on garage fire
- Former female Va. fire captain alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
- Kan. firefighters lift son to see firefighter dad at burn unit
- Ariz. FD opens new firehouse with health-focused design
- CAL FIRE’s shift schedule change drives overtime costs higher
- Calif. firefighter chooses greater leg amputation to return to duty after crash
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
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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How do we inspire our members to grow and take the reins for the future?
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members