Despite rising call volumes and training requirements, more volunteers can be recruited and retained with effort and forethought
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Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
When an organization underreacts, it can give tacit permission for inappropriate behavior; overreacting can waste resources and even damage trust and morale
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Netflix documentary focuses on Mo. tornado the killed over 100
- Mo. first responders object to bill aiming to ban Chinese-made drones
- Longer response times expected as Mich. FD uses one less firehouse
- Watch: Cleveland teen throws ladder, rescues mom, 3 kids in house fire
- N.Y. firefighters take down ‘X’ signs as city restores abandoned buildings
- From firehouse to Fiji: Firefighters compete on ‘Survivor 48’
- Photos, videos: How agencies celebrated Lexipol’s 2025 First Responder Wellness Week
- Firefighters from 11 Maine fire departments battle house fire
- Federal legislators get no answer from Homeland Security secretary, FEMA administrator on NFA classes
- Authorities arrest man accused of setting fire, shooting Teslas at Las Vegas service center
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The lawsuit accuses the Silverton and Toms River fire departments, and local officials of negligence, civil rights violations and covering up decades of alleged abuse against young volunteers
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
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A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct