Leadership

Utica, NY, Council Member Jokes About Hazard Pay'During Firefighter Cancer Discussion
Utica's fire union spoke out after a councilmember joked that firefighters receive hazard pay during a budget discussion where the fire chief was asking for PFAS-free turnout ...
March 3, 2026
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Fire chiefs from Yantic, Laurel Hill, Occum and Taftville volunteer fire departments met with Norwich city officials for the first time since Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 was shut down after not signing an agreement.
March 3, 2026
Courtesy of Flip Griffin
Culture drifts rarely looks dramatic in the beginning. First you'll see small inconsistencies coupled with unclear expectations and avoided conversations. Then, one day, it will seem like the fire department changed overnight.
March 3, 2026
Firehouse and Spartan Fire Chassis are seeking nominations for the 2026 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award.
March 3, 2026
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During their careers, many firefighters come to define themselves primarily through their role in the fire service. This Executive Fire Officer capstone suggests that many firefighters underestimate the centrality of this identity until retirement forces them to separate from the environment that shaped their sense of self.
March 3, 2026
Loveland, CO, Fire Rescue Authority
Loveland Fire Rescue Chief Tim Sendelbach wrote a 40-page response to allegations made by the fire rescue authority board.
March 2, 2026
Hiram, OH, Mayor Shuts Down Fire Department after Chief Retires
March 2, 2026
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The Firehouse Yak: Flip Griffin
The Firehouse Yak
March 2, 2026
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The Importance of Flexibility in Fire Department Leadership
March 2, 2026

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