Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine left his duties after officials learned his EMT credentials had lapsed during another town’s hiring process
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Connectivity has never been better; the challenge now is filtering the noise, establishing priorities and making better decisions under pressure
The presence of senior leadership can either strengthen the command system or unintentionally destabilize it
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
The leaders who shaped my development as a firefighter created opportunities to learn and lead — a model critical to volunteer recruitment and retention
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- 8 family members found dead after Mich. house fire
- Fourth firefighter dies after Colo. wildfire burnover
- Okla. community volunteers repaint fire hydrants to improve visibility
- Mich. FD stops responding to lower-priority EMS calls
- Wash. council approves another $200K to fight firefighters’ COVID vaccination lawsuit
- D.C. firefighter seriously injured after being struck by ladder truck
- Photo of the Week: Calif. fireground survival training
- Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce give $2M to families of fallen NYC first responders
- ‘A chance at a second life': Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to FF husband
- ‘Extraordinarily frivolous': Union leader calls attention to bug zapper videos in Fla. FF firings, suspensions
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WATCH & LEARN
Zam shares four practical strategies to improve communication, build trust and strengthen leadership
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters had accused township officials of retaliating after they spoke out about staffing and Fire Chief Jamie Jent’s possible dismissal
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
From application difficulty to funding competition, many barriers are more perception than reality
Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi discuss important considerations for agencies using AI — and how it will never replace an incident commander’s “gut feeling”
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits
Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Preet Bassi detail the purpose of the Center for Innovation, plus its governance structure, partnerships and program areas
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match