It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
Daily highlights, exhibit hall photos and videos, special honors and more
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
FIRE CHIEF NEWS
- Iowa FD holds push-in ceremony for new fire engine
- Woman fatally struck by St. Louis fire truck after falling from SUV
- NFFF Memorial Weekend honors 140 fallen firefighters
- LODD: Mo. FF/medic fatally stabbed by patient during transport
- LAFD’s DEI bureau faces cuts in mayor’s proposed budget
- ‘No way of knowing who to trust': Hidden camera found inside female bunkroom in Calif. firehouse
- Ariz. FD aims to cut costs despite increasing calls
- Ill. FFs recognized for rescue of 5 in apartment fire
- N.C. officials consider cutting FF sick, vacation time
- Conn. FF shortages hit crisis point as recruitment drops and overtime soars
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WATCH & LEARN
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
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
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
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How do we inspire our members to grow and take the reins for the future?