FireRescue1 and Fire Chief report on the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) annual Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference. FRI 2026 will be held Aug. 11-14 in Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more and register today.
Dyess Air Force Base Fire Capt. Lawson C. “Gus” Stuart entered a trench without shoring, a harness or other safety gear to reach a critically injured construction worker
In partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., the International Association of Fire Chiefs announced the 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees at Fire-Rescue International in Kansas City
Fire departments must look beyond local risks and build systems capable of anticipating threats and mobilizing resources nationwide
Preparing to perform before, during and after the call
Firefighters rarely leave because of one bad day — they leave because of the daily leadership experience created by their immediate supervisor
Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
Nominations for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through April 6
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak
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Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
The incoming and outgoing IAFC presidents address common challenges facing fire service leaders, plus the power of collaboration
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
Cross-country tour kicks off April 14 and features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
One volunteer and one career chief to be honored at FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
The IAFC president shares how it can be difficult to release the reins, but seeing your members be successful is truly the greatest achievement
Live from the exhibit hall floor, educational sessions and networking events
Firefighter/EMT-turned-attorney Steve Wirth addressed the criminalization of medical errors in cases like the Elijah McClain trial
Follow what’s happening on the exhibit hall floor, during educational sessions and at networking events
Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while off duty
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
The outgoing IAFC president reflects on his accomplishments, lessons learned and impactful moments from the past year
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