Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
As authority grows, so does the risk of ego-driven leadership — and its impact on trust, decision-making and culture
When protecting the familiar becomes more important than improving the organization
The department is using AI to evaluate both narrative and structured ePCR data
A fire chief’s guide to finding fire apparatus grants
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- FDNY father and son to receive Medal Day honors for separate rescues
- 15 FDs respond to fire at former N.Y. psychiatric hospital
- N.C. officials may eliminate firefighter manpower unit
- Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls
- ‘It was hard keeping it together': Dispatcher who took Boston FF’s mayday call remembers friend at funeral
- ‘I’m tired of losing my friends': Iowa first responder mental health symposium focuses on trauma, resilience
- Fallen Boston firefighter saved colleagues before fatal collapse
- Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty
- NYC council seeks $4.5M for report on 9/11 toxins
- Nearly 100 firefighters gather together at N.H. training event
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WATCH & LEARN
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
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid