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August 8, 2023
Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit.
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MAY 2020
How does a fire department tackle PPE shortages head-on?
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April 24, 2020
Increased response costs during COVID-19 can make it very difficult for a fire chief to manage their budget, but not impossible.
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MAY 2020
Fire departments are not businesses, but we don’t have to look far to find examples of private sector management practices adopted into the fire service.
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MAY 2020
Expectations memos can be a handy tool in building high performing teams and productive employees.
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April 24, 2020
FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28.
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APRIL 2020
Even if you’re not sure you want to become a fire chief, applying some of the suggestions here will enable you to become better at what you do now, in the future, and as you mentor other members.
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April 2020
The current crisis with the coronavirus, while scary, doesn’t mean we should abandon our usual leadership practices.
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April 2020
There are so many things a chief must decide in a day, so start with simple questions.
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April 2020
As you look at the policies, standard operating procedures or guidelines, how are you describing your firefighters or civilian personnel?
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April 2, 2020
Under the CARES Act, all "private non-profit organizations" are eligible for purposes of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, including any entity exempt under IRC 501(c).
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May 1, 2023
In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz.
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April 24, 2023
Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness
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April 21, 2023
Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated.
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