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The root cause of firefighter maydays
A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions.
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Firefighting lessons from massive explosions
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, and when it comes to ammonium nitrate, forgetting is not an option.
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What trapped miners can teach fire service leaders
Surviving 2,000 feet below the surface for more than two months on limited supplies offers key insights into effective leadership.
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What the mattress industry’s explosive growth means to fire chiefs
Mattresses are big business with stores popping up overnight; here's a look at the risk they present firefighters.
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Fla. fire chief refuses to sign termination deal
Under the agreement, the chief would've received 20 weeks of severance pay but it wouldn't allow him to retain health benefits
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Fla. fire chief fired over controversial contract
Chief Lee Bronson said city officials began pressing him to sign a separation and general release agreement that would terminate his employment without cause
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Fla. fire chiefs fired over poor management, hiring practices
A report cited a dozen cases of mishandling and lack of judgment
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Fla. fire dept. appoints first female fire chief
Julie Downey, 55, is the first woman in the 44-year-old department's history to hold the job
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Fire chief applauded for wildfire leadership, takes break
Fort McMurray Chief Darby Allen plans to decompress and “have a couple of beers”
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Fire chief juggles working at school district, department
Under the chief, an EMS division was created and there have been numerous upgrades in equipment and gear
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NY town’s first female fire chief also teaches, coaches
The chief said more girls are joining and she is hopeful that having a female chief will inspire young girls to consider firefighting
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Fire service leadership lessons from Reno
The International Association of Fire Chief's VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders.
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Fire chief accused of telling volunteers to damage firefighter’s home
To save money, the village fired all of its career firefighters last month and went to an all-volunteer department.
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Philly’s fire chief ended bullying, eased racial tensions at last post
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel: "You just can't avoid the fact that a successful organization is one that's diverse and inclusive."
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4 roles of a great company fire officer
So you want to be a fire officer; here are the four key roles you will need to play.
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Mass. firefighters: No confidence in fire chief, deputy chief
Union officials say they are going public now with the November vote due to a lack of consistent improvement in working conditions.
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David Coatney named next Dallas fire chief
Coatney beat out six candidates to replace Chief Louie Bright III, who retired in March.
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What will the future hold for the fire service?
With the really big issues being addressed at next month's conference, add your thoughts to the mix.
View Article4 considerations of active-shooter planning
With low-frequency, high-impact mass shootings becoming more common, our training needs to rise to the threat.
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Top fire chiefs in history
These U.S. fire chiefs are top of the class for the profound and lasting mark they left on the fire service.
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