After the new chief moved to oust three captains, 13 Jefferson firefighters resigned, taking 133 years of experience
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Fla. paramedic, rookie EMT rescue victim from house fire, begin ALS before airlift to burn center
- Tenn. Supreme Court reinstates denial of PTSD benefits for former firefighter
- Pa. firefighters escape fire truck blaze while returning from call
- $146K AFG grant helps Ind. FD buy new fire, EMS gear
- NVFC extends call for presentations for 2026 Training Summit
- Calif. FD creates passport event for open houses across 6 fire stations
- Multiple rescues over ladders at fatal Conn. apartment fire
- Police: Alcohol not a factor in fatal Minn. fire truck crash
- Calif. governor signs bill increasing inmate firefighter pay
- Calif. FD donates fire engine to sister city in Chile
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WATCH & LEARN
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
Wearing proper gear and following strong radio communication protocols can significantly impact broader performance and safety
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding