Internal emails show LAFD deferred to Mayor Karen Bass as the city released its after-action report amid criticism over the earlier fire
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. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call
- Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling’ video goes viral
- 4 killed, at least 29 injured in Colo. 30-vehicle pileup
- 4 firefighters injured as Okla. wildfires burn more than 155,000 acres
- Colo. residents rally behind Chief Sendelbach with petition, fundraiser
- Md. firefighters injured during multiple rescues at apartment fire
- N.Y. fire chief, firefighters in critical condition after church explosion
- N.Y. FD honors fallen firefighter with vigil, park renaming on anniversary of LODD
- Off-duty Tenn. firefighter helps save 3 people from house fire
- Colo. fire board moves forward with intent to terminate fire chief
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WATCH & LEARN
Utica Township Fire Protection District leaders told county commissioners the department has grown its volunteer ranks, improved training and is on track to be fully operational by 2026
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