The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
From a firefighter sponsorship program to themed dinners at the firehouse, check out these out-of-the-box strategies for raising your department’s profile in the community
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
Just like an overgrown rose bush, if your department’s policies, procedures and practices have not been evaluated for efficiency, you will experience a lack of growth in all areas
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Los Angeles wildfires left behind a million pounds of unstable Li-ion batteries
- 30 years later: First responders reflect on Oklahoma City bombing response
- Oklahoma City marks 30 years since bombing that killed 168
- N.Y. students skip traditional spring break to start prescribed burns in Ga.
- Pa. governor serves lunch, thanks Harrisburg firefighters for saving mansion
- ‘Unjust': Union challenges firing of R.I. firefighters
- N.J. city council approves purchase of new fire engine
- 30 years after OKC bombing, survivors still carry pain and warning
- Calif. FDs hone skills, share lessons learned in drone training
- 2 killed, at least 6 injured in Florida State University shooting
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WATCH & LEARN
Five factors explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move to paramedic
A Delray Beach firefigher was terminated following a city investigation into the crash that injured 15 people, including firefighters and train passengers, and destroyed a fire truck
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
Stop by the FireRescue1 booth to say hello
How do we inspire our members to grow and take the reins for the future?
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival