Leadership

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Leadership

Ex-Suspended Asst. Chief Elected to Lead Lewes, DE, Fire Department

Susan Nicol

Dec. 12, 2024

Bill Buckaloo was sidelined by Lewes fire officials in 2020 after posting a slur on social media.

This command post, which was for a four-alarm wildland urban interface fire that involved numerous neighborhoods and damaged nearly two dozen houses, includes a mobile radio, portable radios, numerous cellphones with chargers, and a computer and an iPad with cellular service. The incident involved more than a half-dozen entities and was managed under the Unified Command model. Numerous company officers were assigned to the command post to help to facilitate communications through the use of five channels, numerous cellphones and a computer with CAD to allow the tracking of resources. One channel was assigned strictly for the command staff to communicate nonemergency information regarding coverage, logistics and future potential needs.

Operations & Training

Command & Control Success: Considerations on Fireground Communications

Curt Isakson

Dec. 12, 2024

History made– Kayla Hawley named first female fire chief of Union City Volunteer FD

Leadership

First Female Ready to Lead Union City, PA, Fire Department

Susan Nicol

Dec. 11, 2024

A former firefighter accuses colleagues of harassing him at the Albertville fire station.

Careers & Education

Suit: Ex-Albertville, AL, Firefighter Tricked into Posing with Nude Colleague

Dec. 11, 2024

Toronto’s new Fire Chief was born to be a firefighter

Leadership

Toronto’s New Fire Chief Says He'll be a 'Champion' for All

Susan Nicol

Dec. 11, 2024

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Although well-intentioned, an open door policy inadvertently can undermine the very structure that it seeks to support, particularly when it becomes the default channel for every grievance, concern and suggestion.

Leadership

First Due: The Open Door Policy—A Double-Edged Sword

Brian Wilkinson

Dec. 11, 2024

Leadership

East Orange, NJ, Fire Chief Back at Helm after Three-Year Suspension

Dec. 10, 2024

Don’t assume that students or recruits come in with basic skills. Take time to learn where they are at and to ask them to show you what they know. Then teach them and give them opportunities to demonstrate understanding.

Operations & Training

Don’t Blame the Lettuce! Developing the Next Generation of First Responders

Courtney Hull

Dec. 9, 2024

Three pieces of fire service news from around the globe serve as a reminder that, although policies might be up to speed, it always is beneficial to look for areas to improve.

Operations & Training

As Firehouse Sees It: International Headlines Could Have a Local Effect

Peter Matthews

Dec. 9, 2024

Former fire captain accused of faking his training

Leadership

Ex-Paxtang, PA, Fire Captain Accused of Faking Training Arrested

Dec. 6, 2024

Understanding and meeting the needs of the community requires involving residents in the planning and implementation of resilience initiatives.

Leadership

The Role of Executive Fire Officers in Building a Resilient Community

Chad Costa

Dec. 6, 2024

Chad Costa believes that a shift to a broader, more inclusive approach from traditional operational leadership requires a deep understanding of community dynamics.