Bill calls for the elimination of the sunset clause. read more

Community education needs be at the forefront of our minds. If we can educate our communities in risk reduction, lives will be saved. read more

Many chief officers have prepared for and experienced many types of fireground situations. Countless lives have been saved based on quick, decisive actions. How do these processes transfer to administrative decisions these same officers must make? read more

Exposure to the trauma of others is an occupational challenge for first responders. Organ-izations can mitigate the negative impacts of vicarious trauma—and it’s their duty and responsibility to do so. The VTT was designed to help. read more

In one Texas community, 80% of the local firefighters have lost their homes. read more

In major disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, the fire service needs to be disciplined in its response, ready and available. read more

Guide provides steps for departments to start their own succession plans and includes a history of succession management in the fire-rescue service. read more

One of the questions many training officers and fire chiefs struggle with is how to structure professional and career development programs within their departments. read more

Leadership development—what does that really mean? Can you develop people into becoming good leaders, or are leaders just born to be leaders? read more

Solar-Eclipse Viewing Resources Available for Fire Chiefs read more

WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the six individuals and organizations chosen to receive 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. read more

Recent incidents get the community’s attention, and it is our job to turn attention into action. In Jackson Hole we are trying to leverage our existing partnerships and forge new ones to implement big picture projects starting with meaningful first steps. read more

Early on Tuesday morning, the House and Senate Appropriations Committee released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 2471). read more