Intentional networking, trust and shared experience can turn informal conversations into an impactful network
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
It’s time to think about how you want to make your mark on the fire service
Serving as a chief’s aide provides aspiring officers with hands-on experience and a unique perspective on fire department operations
The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s team structure challenges the long-standing hierarchy of fire service leadership
A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Neb. lawmakers consider bill protecting first responder peer support conversations
- Man grabs hose, punches N.C. firefighter during fire
- 1 dead, 14 injured in Bronx high-rise apartment explosion
- Ohio officials formally recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders
- Wash. firefighter’s cancer fight highlights growing occupational risk in the fire service
- FDNY, L.A. County fire leaders face unions, local officials over battery storage sites
- Nev. rancher-liaison program credited with speeding communication, improving wildfire response
- FEMA halts disaster worker terminations ahead of winter storm
- ‘Hush Jessica': Nails joke helps Mo. firefighters’ snowstorm warning go viral
- Photo of the Week: ‘Fire throughout’ upon arrival in N.J.
FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL EDITIONS
IAFC & FIRE-RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
WATCH & LEARN
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
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
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
Stay engaged, show your appreciation and find time to break bread together
If the closest unit is available, why isn’t it responding?
A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024