First responders honored Cottekill Fire Chief David Gagnon, who was fatally injured while responding to a storm-related call
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Communication and shared goals can break down silos with neighboring departments, internal divisions and local organizations
Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
Avoiding accountability erodes trust, damages culture and drives away high performers
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- ‘Emergency!’ star, longtime EMS advocate Randolph Mantooth dies
- Photo of the Week: Unique rooftop rescue in Ore.
- Wash. FFs injured, rigs destroyed in wildfire burnover
- ‘We don’t stop until we get that person out': Miami firefighters return after rescuing survivor in Venezuela
- Calif. bill would expand hiring of formerly incarcerated firefighters
- Lawmakers urge Kennedy to reappoint head of 9/11 health program
- Ohio firefighter/paramedic stabbed during court-ordered patient transport
- Off-duty Texas firefighter, daughter rescue children trapped under capsized boat
- Drone strikes LAPD helicopter during Calif. brush fire
- Ind. man charged after allegedly setting severed genitals, garage on fire
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WATCH & LEARN
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters had accused township officials of retaliating after they spoke out about staffing and Fire Chief Jamie Jent’s possible dismissal
From application difficulty to funding competition, many barriers are more perception than reality
Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi discuss important considerations for agencies using AI — and how it will never replace an incident commander’s “gut feeling”
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits
Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Preet Bassi detail the purpose of the Center for Innovation, plus its governance structure, partnerships and program areas
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
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From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety