From vision and work ethic to service and resilience, these lessons from Arnold’s book map directly to the realities of the firehouse
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
What it takes to do the job right when you don’t have the people, the time or the margin for mistakes
Detailing how the first-arriving unit should take command, perform an initial size-up, and communicate with dispatch and other responding units
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
Five steps can mean the difference between a smooth process and a last-minute rush
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Minn. firefighters rescue worker trapped in a cooler as semi-trailers burn
- Email shows L.A. mayor’s office led media strategy after Palisades Fire was tied to rekindled blaze
- Son of Windows on the World chef killed on 9/11 joins FDNY
- Rural Wis. departments rethink recruitment as applicant pools shrink
- Colo. fire board delays decision on termination of high-profile chief
- Mich. fire chief warns high-rise boom is straining department resources
- Jimmie Johnson to unveil ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute to fallen firefighters at Daytona 500
- Photo of the Week: Md. townhome fire size-up
- DHS shutdown could strain FEMA disaster relief if major catastrophe hits, officials warn
- National Firefighter Registry for Cancer tops 40,000 enrollments
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
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WATCH & LEARN
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
Let us be grateful for the amazing organizations we work for and the quality of the people who serve our communities
It’s time to think about how you want to make your mark on the fire service
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership