The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
Preparing for what’s next starts with what you do now
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- S.C. chiefs resign after officials skip announcement over lack of funding
- Attorneys clash over basement, go/no-go and mayday in Ill. LODD trial
- Photo of the Week: FDNY dignified transfer
- Fast-moving Calif. wildfire forces evacuations, damages structures
- Fire Chief Jason Caughey honored with IAFC leadership award
- Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation
- FDSOA, FireRescue1 primed to recognize outstanding fleet managers
- Fla. firefighters win largest raises in Orlando history under new contract
- Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs
- ‘Basic disregard for his safety': Ill. firefighter’s widow testifies in wrongful death trial
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WATCH & LEARN
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
Carroll County officials say his operational suspension mirrors his Montgomery County status and reinstatement depends on the case outcome
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
Cleveland’s chief is on paid leave while the city investigates a now-deleted Facebook repost of a political cartoon days after Kirk’s killing
The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Crews should also practice “playing in context” to keep skills sharp and relevant for real-world incidents
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service