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Interim fire chief puts women in top 4 positions in city
Diana Matty, who joined West Palm Beach Fire Rescue at 18 years old, was told that said she would be chief one day if she worked hard enough
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When a fire chief needs to go to all-hands, in-person communication
In-person communication can be a logistics nightmare, but there are times it is the only way for a chief to get important messages to the entire department
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City to vote on making interim fire chief permanent
As chief, Diana Matty would command a department with 228 employees and an annual budget of $35.7 million
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Why is fire department hazing still a problem?
To fully end hazing requires a strong push from the top down and the bottom up within a fire department
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Fire Chief Keith Bryant named U.S. Fire Administrator
Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant has served as chief since 2005 and started his career in 1977 as a firefighter in the U.S. Army
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6 tips for effective firefighter recognition programs
Use these recognition program tips and activities to increase firefighter engagement and improve loyalty
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Firehouse hazing and pranks: The distinction is important
Training, good leadership, mentoring, and yes, pranks all contribute to creating the best possible firefighters, but hazing has no place in the fire service
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How firefighters can avoid catching ‘Lieutenant Syndrome’
While not deadly, this disease can sideline a firefighter's promising career
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‘Internet of things’ security introduction for fire, EMS leaders
A cybersecurity expert offers a soup-to-nuts IoT security guide for every organization, individual and device with confidential data to protect
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3 easy steps to improving community relations
Firefighters are uniquely positioned in their communities to see real needs that may be overlooked by others
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Inaugural IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program fellows selected
The program brings together a group of current and future leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive leadership and workforce
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How to succeed during your first year as a fire chief
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers give strategies for success before taking on the role as a new chief
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How to avoid the most common fire and EMS legal issues
Fire-Rescue International conference speaker breaks down the legal issues that are important to fire and EMS departments
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Book challenging American fire culture gifted to U.S. Congress
"I Can't Save You, But I'll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture" discusses fire safety and the issues firefighters face
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Fire-Rescue Med conference seeking presentation submissions
The annual conference brings together EMS leaders, medical directors, chief officers, quality improvement leaders and government officials
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How company officers can keep firefighters safe at the big one
Large-scale event will push everyone, company officers included, outside their comfort zone, but firefighter safety must remain a top priority
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Why fire, EMS agencies should make the opioid epidemic their top priority
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
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5 signs of low firefighter morale
Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor and a loss of confidence are the first signs of a discouraging atmosphere in your firehouse
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10 bold fire service predictions from 2000
Many aspects of a trans-Atlantic effort to foresee the fire service's future have come to fruition
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6 character building strategies for firefighters
Leading through positive example and clear expectations crafts firefighters who achieve their full potential
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