Campbell, also assistant fire chief with Chesapeake-Union Township VFD, died while on duty at Chesapeake EMS Station 3
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
Here’s how to live your best life in the fire service, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- NTSB urges increased training for shipboard fires
- Apparatus manufacturers on defense at Senate hearing
- NTSB: Poor judgment, aggressive descent led to midair collision that killed 3 at Calif. wildfire
- Mass. governor calls for schools to teach about 9/11 attacks as required curriculum
- Calif. FFs detain suspect, treat victims in knife attack
- First responders face investigations over social posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing
- Watch: Passing train hits Ill. fire truck during fire
- Reclassifying 911: What the Enhancing First Response Act changes
- U.S. Forest Service reverses course, issues masks to wildland firefighters but keeps ban in place
- Idaho FF/equipment operator dies while working on Ariz. wildfire
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WATCH & LEARN
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
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership