LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
Daily highlights, exhibit hall photos and videos, special honors and more
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
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- ‘Pure evil': Idaho residents struggle with fatal ambush of firefighters
- Idaho wildfire gunman identified as a transient who once aspired to be a firefighter
- Slain Idaho firefighters identified; law enforcement will accompany firefighters on all future calls
- Calif. firefighters rescue driver trapped in car on edge of cliff
- S.C. first responders fill an ambulance with cereal for hospital food drive
- Calif. National Guard fire crew staffing reduced due to Los Angeles deployment
- Calif. FF struck by car at brush fire was planning to retire
- 2 firefighters killed, 1 ‘fighting for his life’ after ambush at Idaho wildfire
- ‘I thought we were getting bombed': 1 dead in Philadelphia explosion, rowhome collapse
- Judge considers contempt request against former Conn. firefighter in marijuana firing case
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WATCH & LEARN
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
N.J. officials reinstate fire chief after allegations of harassment, intimidation and discrimination
East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams was suspended after prosecutors investigated allegations of harassment from two firefighter unions
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
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
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief John Walsh was remembered as a “good husband, a good firefighter and a good friend”
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices