Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Every deferred engine, denied staffing request and compromised rescue plan leaves behind moral residue chiefs can’t shake
As authority grows, so does the risk of ego-driven leadership — and its impact on trust, decision-making and culture
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 1 dead, 4 hurt in explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility
- Prosecutors drop charges in 2023 Chicago LODD
- 7 Mo. cities explore regional fire department merger
- ‘A great example of how our system works': Mutual aid helps S.C. FDs face apartment fire, crash
- FEMA announces $420M in grants for emergency management
- NFPA announces Fire Prevention Week 2026 theme: Safe charging
- FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders
- Skydiving plane crash kills 12 in Missouri
- Retired firefighter killed after shooting 3 Philadelphia officers
- Maine assistant chief dies from injuries suffered in lumber mill fire, explosion
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WATCH & LEARN
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
A firefighter in Taftville was placed on a 90-day suspension after making a comment about Norwich’s mayor, prompting a response from department leaders and the mayor
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
The San Bernardino County Fire Department looked at new technology using infrared sensors and sound waves to suppress flames
Rochester Fire is now one of just 334 departments worldwide to earn CFAI accreditation and one of only 124 in the nation to pair it with the ISO Class 1 fire protection rating
Smyrna Fire Department’s recognition highlights simple, low-cost habits, from gear cleaning to post-fire showers, that help reduce exposure and protect long-term health
Norwich officials offered a path to reinstate Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 as volunteers press lawsuit over Unified Command and question public safety, costs
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift