To stay relevant, firefighters must see themselves as career-long students. Learning should not stop at graduation from the recruit academy; instead, graduation marks the beginning of a firefighter’s ...

In 2015, I transitioned to fire chief of the McKeesport, PA, Fire Department. I had ideas to move the department forward but quickly realized that I lacked the tools to implement them effectively. Yes ...

Los Angeles County (CA) fire recruits undertake night fire training. Photo: Doug Morrison In an era of rapid societal and technological change, the fire service, like many other industries, faces ...

In today’s diverse and dynamic world, inclusive leadership is essential for organizations that strive to excel and effectively serve their community. For the fire service, embracing inclusive ...

Game changer, disrupter, hard-charger. Those are terms usually reserved to describe the captains of industry. But when you are Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and head up a large federal agency like the U.S.