Drawn by Fire: Door Fixation
An open-door policy means nothing if the person on the other side is closed-minded or uninterested in what you have to say.
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Part Two of AL Firefighter’s Appeal Hearing Kept from Public
The disciplinary appeal hearing for Kevin Jackson, a Decatur Fire & Rescue lieutenant who was demoted to bottom rank, continued behind closed doors.
New Fire Chief Joins Longview (WA) Fire Department
The Daily News, Longview, Wash.(TNS) Sep. 30—Brad Hannig, former deputy director of the Utah Communications Authority in Salt Lake City, took over as fire chief of the Longview Fire…
Leadership at the Company Level
October 17, 2024 | 1 ET
Rachael Staebell and Bassel Ibrahim join Kelly Crummer of Firehouse Subs for a roundtable discussion on leading at the company level.
Rachael Staebell and Bassel Ibrahim join Kelly Crummer of Firehouse Subs for a roundtable discussion on leading at the company level.
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New Lima (OH) Fire Chief Sworn In
Departing Lima Fire Chief Andy Heffner said his replacement, Jack McDermitt, could make the department even better after his swearing-in ceremony.
Nurturing Informal Leaders: A Crucial Role of the Fire Service Leader
Nate Larkin of O2X offers his perspective on how leaders can decentralize and empower their firefighters to become informal leaders themselves.
Portland (ME) Fire Chief to Retire at End of Year
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau will retire by the end of the year, and the city announced that a search for the next chief has begun.
Drawn by Fire: Blurb Smart
Most great leaders are insatiable readers in constant pursuit of knowledge and personal development. Paul Combs asks: What are you reading?
Acting East Lyme (CT) Fire Chief Becomes Permanent
Officials announced the permanent appointment of the acting East Lyme Fire Service chief and deputy chief as efforts to formalize the new department continue.
New Joshua (TX) Fire Chief Named
The city of Joshua announced the appointment of Jay White as the city's new fire chief.
Full Contact Leadership: Managing Change in the Fire Service
Introducing change and transformation in a fire department must be done carefully and with great sensitivity.
Veteran Syracuse (NY) Fire Official to Be Promoted to Executive Deputy Chief
Elton Davis, the deputy chief for fire prevention, will become the department’s executive deputy chief on September 25.
