International Association of Fire Chiefs
“We’ve got to figure out how to get resources moving faster,” Chief Josh Waldo stated
Inside the Public Safety Communications Research division’s work – and innovative Prize Challenges – to advance uncrewed aircraft system use
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
Behavioral health specifically is increasingly being recognized as an area of significant threat to our firefighters due to the rigors of the profession
Like it or not, terrorism has reached the fire department beyond just response, and it impacts our daily duties
The International Code Council’s Fire Code Action Committee is active with code change proposals for the 2018 edition of the I-Codes.
Several months ago, On Scene asked Beyond Hoses & Helmets instructors to provide their insights about teams and team building in the fire service
The key to success in soccer is recognizing when help and support is needed—and when it isn’t—in a constantly changing environmen
Here’s a look at what two past award winners did to set themselves apart from the crowd, how you can become a future Fire Chief of the Year and what they’ve been doing since they won their award
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on better handling future protests
Chief William McDonald said a plan initially opposed by AMR and that drew negative media attention was eventually successful thanks to strong communication
Use these tips as the framework for a social media and digital imagery policy
Local partnerships and community support are the keys to success for Lake Havasu City (Ariz.) Fire Department’s program focusing on reducing patient readmission rates
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush
The session will examine how EMS and fire chiefs can improve communication with millennials
Wildland fire expert will explore ways of selecting proper levels of engagement to increase firefighter safety and set up resources for success
As the career-volunteer fire department model gains popularity, here are some of the leadership pitfalls and how to avoid them
Funding for the program has been extended to teach science-based tactical decision making for company officers and firefighters
With NFPA taking over the new ambulance standard process, here’s a look at what it means and how we got here
Chief Metcalf shares some of the wisdom he gained after a year at the helm of the IAFC
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also remind firefighters to stay safe while participating in community events
They won the Motorola Solutions’ Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor that was presented at FRI
IAFC ditched the traditional keynote speaker at FRI in favor of an open discussion on big issues with three fire chiefs
During his inaugural address, Chief Bryant noted that leadership is a key component in reducing and eliminating firefighter fatalities and injuries
The company officer is one of the most vital roles on a department and one of more difficult jobs to accept; here’s a look at how to ease the transition
Firefighter roadside safety expert will show officers how to keep firefighters safer and how to get better trained in that area
Fixing chronic problems like morale is part leadership initiative and part individual responsibility
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter
