International Association of Fire Chiefs
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
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers give strategies for success before taking on the role as a new chief
The program brings together a group of current and future leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive leadership and workforce
Christina Randall was an expert in wildland and WUI fires and a member of the IAFC Wildland Fire Policy Committee
As a leader, it’s your responsibility to define the culture through values and expectations and hold people accountable
Recent studies have sought to determine the types of injuries where rapid transport by means other than EMS may potentially improve survival
“A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals” addresses diagnosis of common firefighter health ailments
Case studies and anecdotes can serve as a powerful call to action
Chief John Sinclair has been in the fire and emergency service for 39 years and a member of the IAFC for 25 years
The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve
IAFC is accepting nominations until Sept. 2 for firefighters or EMTs who are in financial need due to a severe injury
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
These performance attributes have been consistently seen whether in the private business sector or in the fire service.
Whether you are the rejected candidate or rejecting the candidate, how you behave next will set the tone for future success
Examining a broad swath of line-of-duty deaths and injuries shows common mistakes that can keep others safe
Love or hate that part of the job, every fire chief needs to know how to get the most out of their elected officials
Municipal, county and state fire codes are complex, but adaptation and enforcement can help prevent tragedies like West, Texas
Retired Chief Dennis Compton was recognized for his “long-time service, and support of fire-based EMS”
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
With his life nearly destroyed and suicide his only option, firefighter Scott Geiselhart grabbed a lifeline
Develop these five habits to greatly improve your business-writing skills
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
The national registry would be managed by the CDC and would allow for more data for research
Every city has them and under the right conditions they are tinderboxes; here’s how to prep for urban green spaces
The awards will be presented this August in San Antonio at Fire-Rescue International
IAFC President Rhoda Mae Kerr spoke about how firefighters prepare themselves for large attacks and the need to continue practicing with scenario-based exercises
The scholarships help advance firefighters in their college education to be better prepared for the challenges of the fire service
Buying consortiums are a way to save money if you don’t mind a shared set of truck specifications
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