FireRescue1 and Fire Chief report on the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) annual Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference. The most recent FRI was held Aug. 14-16 in Dallas, Texas. FRI 2025 will be held Aug. 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register.
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell also delivered the oath to 1st Vice President Chief John Butler, 2nd Vice President Chief Josh Waldo and Treasurer Chief Steven Locke
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
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
Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
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
Setting clear expectations helps build the service attitude that all members must exhibit on the job
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal and Cuba Fire Chief Christopher Vaughan were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
How fire service leaders can learn from key principles advocated at The Citadel
Tips for fire service leaders looking to foster a culture of wellness
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 17, 2024
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