“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said about his new leadership position
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- FEMA chief fired weeks before hurricane season
- Wash. FD’s $72K fire boat sinks during rescue
- ‘This is going to hurt': N.C. FF recalls being struck by car at MVC
- World Trade Center Health Program workers rehired after bipartisan outcry
- ‘A true legend in the fire service': Ariz. firefighter dies while on duty
- Tuition-free college for Mo. first responders advances to governor’s desk
- Retired firefighter, 9/11 first responder wins $500,000 in Connecticut Lottery
- Lawsuit alleges fireground missteps led to S.C. FF’s death in apartment collapse
- IAFF suspends LAFD union officials after financial audit
- Police name suspect in killing, burning of Pa. firefighter/EMT
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WATCH & LEARN
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic
A Delray Beach firefigher was terminated following a city investigation into the crash that injured 15 people, including firefighters and train passengers, and destroyed a fire truck
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
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
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants