I often ask, “Why can’t everyone just get along?” Is inappropriate behavior and comments by firefighters a product of cultural, gender or social differences, or is it just that someone is being an insensitive and unprofessional jerk? read more

We invested considerable time and funds toward data extraction. The fruit of this labor has been accurate reports and ultimately the best decisions. read more

Our personnel failures occur in each of these environments and knowing these four dynamics exist is the first step on the road to change. read more

The life of an on-call/volunteer firefighter often becomes a balancing act. We need department cultures that recognize the importance of family and the wellbeing of our members. read more

Not only is the fire service not immune from the speedy pace of retiring Baby Boomers, but given the demographics, culture and traditions, we may be at even greater risk. This article is adapted from one that ran recently in the VCOS newsletter. read more

Why do people like me cherish respect? Because of my children. I want my children to be respectful of their peers, their employers, their clients and themselves. read more

If your patient was the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule, you’d be preparing to start CPR. Congress just brought us an AED and a drug box, and it’s time to get to work. read more

All-hazards response isn’t a new concept, so what’s the point of talking about it yet again? It’s not about the past; it’s about scenario-planning for the future. read more

While we often find comfort in our response duties, we must also focus on prevention as well, such as inspections, public education and emergency management. These CRR measures provide exponential benefit to our communities and organizations. read more

It’s no longer acceptable for fire chiefs to be technology-averse. We must wake up, dig deep and begin to understand the technology that surrounds our profession more deeply than ever before. read more

IAFC in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., announced the 2022 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. read more

IAFC will livestream DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ remarks to the 2022 FRI attendees. read more

Guide for responding to Energy Storage Systems. read more