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The damage chiefs cause by tolerating incompetence and dishonesty
Avoiding accountability erodes trust, damages culture and drives away -high performers

The most influential fire service leaders of all time
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best — those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide

Photo of the Week: Fire through the roof in S.C.
An exterior attack along with water supply operations in Columbia

LODD fire underscores the need for Li-ion battery education
Investigators say an e-scooter battery charged with a third-party charger likely sparked the fire that killed a lieutenant

Performance stations: Design for health, resilience and readiness
Station design is no longer just about housing apparatus. It is about supporting the people who respond from it.

Ohio FD seeks FEMA grant to add firefighter/paramedics
Painesville officials are pursuing funding for firefighter/paramedic positions as call volume has nearly doubled since staffing levels were reduced

Operational readiness requires more than tactical fitness
Cognitive performance and stress regulation can make or break the scene

Granite Mountain Hotshots: The firefighting team that died battling the Yarnell Hill Fire
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and how the community has honored the fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots

Grants readiness guide: A practical guide to winning public-safety funding
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle

How chiefs build accountability and candor in fire service culture
Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability