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How to get firefighters to wear seat belts
Three case studies explain our propensity to bend the safety rules, but there is hope for behavioral change.
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New deputy chief, fire marshal chosen in Ill. town
The former deputy chief and fire marshal retired earlier this year
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What mistakes do great fire leaders never make twice?
Becoming a great leader is a journey of many moments pieced together; here's some of the most impactful ones for success
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Conn. fire chief working to mend struggling department
Chief Reginald Freeman is working to add training and hold firefighters more accountable
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Conn. fire chief works to mend struggling department
Chief Reginald Freeman is working to add training and hold firefighters more accountable
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Fire dept. votes ‘no confidence’ in SC fire chief
Three-fourths of the department signed the letter; they also chastised the chief for taking a pay raise despite budget issues
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Why firefighter mental safety is like a hazmat scene
Follow hazmat scene basic protocols when dealing with an emotionally difficult scene to help firefighters cope.
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Happy late in December Day
Disciplining these firefighters shows leaders missed the meaning of both the holiday and the department rules
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Fla. fire chief axed, city manager wants new leadership
Steve McInerny was the fire chief for seven years; issues began to arise when the union claimed the chief exaggerated department needs and misled the public
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Va. fire and EMS director faces fraud, theft charges
Brandon Mitchell was arrested for obtaining money by false pretenses; it was discovered he also faced charges of theft from his prior department
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Why firefighters take their own lives
Firefighter suicide is finally getting the attention it deserves; now that we're talking about it, here are steps to prevent suicides
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The fire chief’s role in firefighter mental health
Fire chiefs play two critical roles in identifying and correcting firefighter mental-health issues: one at the macro level and one at the micro level
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Report: La. fire dept. spent money inappropriately
The report said the volunteer fire department spent a significant amount of money on things that had no purpose and may have been illegal
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Will phones kill fire department storytelling?
Device obsession harms team building and personal communication, which hurts both fire department culture and performance.
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Former FDNY commissioner dies
Nicholas Scoppetta, 83, was commissioner from 2002 to 2009; he helped rebuild the department following 9/11
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Ky. fire dept. appoints first female fire chief
Kristin Chilton is a 23-year fire service veteran; she said she hopes to increase diversity within the department
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How to manage a chain-reaction vehicle crash
The number of victims, the distance they are spread across and the natural hazards make these extremely tough incidents to bring order to.
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Vt. fire chief suspended for inappropriate conduct
Chief David Bergeron was placed on leave following unspecified inappropriate conduct and for printing inappropriate material on city property
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Union votes ‘no confidence’ in Del. fire chief
The union submitted a letter to the city asking to remove Chief Anthony Goode; Goode is accused of creating an atmosphere of fear at the department
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High-profile fire chief out of job, reasons unclear
Richard Marinucci became Northville Township's fire chief eight years ago; officials say he resigned, but he says he was fired
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