Henderson County Fire Chief Joseph Lynn Murphy experienced cardiac arrest hours after responding to an emergency call
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Using this word tells every woman who serves in this beloved profession that she doesn’t belong – and signals to young girls that they shouldn’t join
The clock begins to run against you as soon as new members report for duty, so start building their muscle memory and slide deck now
Some problems, like those involving improperly fitting gear and equipment, must be remedied from the top down
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Calif. firefighters reunited with baby born 18 weeks early
- New York, New Jersey top list of safest states to retire
- Mass. firefighters rescue occupant from burning apartment building
- N.Y. firefighters pack and deliver toys to over 700 children for Christmas
- Law enforcement grant gives Ga. FD access to new SCUBA diving equipment
- Union furious after Congress drops 9/11 healthcare funding from budget
- Mass. FF dies after suffering cardiac arrest during emergency call
- Woman dies after being set on fire inside NYC subway
- NFFF director of Fire Service Programs announces retirement
- Mass. officials warn of dangers of smoking around home oxygen
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WATCH & LEARN
Chiefs, are you seeking out new ideas and approaches from different departments?
Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren’t better or worse, just different
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
N.J. officials reinstate fire chief after allegations of harassment, intimidation and discrimination
East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams was suspended after prosecutors investigated allegations of harassment from two firefighter unions
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
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
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief John Walsh was remembered as a “good husband, a good firefighter and a good friend”
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services