In this Chief Chat, Fire Chief Jason Caughey discusses the recent closure of the National Fire Academy as well as the broader political challenges facing fire and emergency services in the U.S. He highlights the Academy’s crucial role in providing national fire training and criticizes its closure as an unjust attack on the fire service. Caughey also addresses legislative challenges such as reduced funding and attacks on collective bargaining, emphasizing a need for action from firefighters. He urges members of the fire service community to join organizations like IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and CFSI to advocate for their profession and secure the future of fire services.
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