iCHIEFS Articles

EMS Transport: Coming Full Circle

May 4, 2017

In the past, many people were transported in cars rather than ambulances. How many over the years died because no one opened an airway, no one suctioned vomit or blood from an airway? How many removed from car crashes without proper immobilization? read more
Fire Innovation Is Peer-Driven

April 19, 2017

After years in the industry, I can tell you the companies serving the fire service are in fire houses, eagerly working with the fire service. But adopting technology in the fire service is a whole different animal. read more
Drones in the Fire Service

April 19, 2017

Using a drone never entered my thoughts as a company officer. As a lieutenant in charge of a ladder truck staffed with just a firefighter and me inside, I certainly never thought I’d be in command of an incident where a drone would come in handy. read more
How to Begin Addressing Cybersecurity Risk

April 19, 2017

Those in the fire service aim to save lives every day. Your jobs are fraught with physical danger, and cybersecurity is probably not at the top of your to-do list. Here’s why cybersecurity is essential and steps you can take to protect your data. read more
Terrorism & Homeland Security: Suspicious Activity Reporting – The Fire Service’s Moral Obligation

April 19, 2017

The fire service is integral to homeland security, and chiefs must know the hot issues. To help, the T&HS Committee offers an in-depth look at the issues as well as the resources available from the IAFC. This is the third article in the series. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Things Have Changed

April 19, 2017

As chief officers, we must find innovative ways to involve our members that allow them to learn and be heard. New technology is out there and will continue to grow quickly, so we must embrace it. read more
Human Relations: Courageous Conversations

April 19, 2017

Every conversation begins long before the current words are spoken. Everyone retains a thousand memories, experiences and life lessons, and these contain our opinions and biases. And we all bring those into our current conversations. read more
Cancer Prevention at Natick Fire Department

April 3, 2017

Natick (Massachusetts) Fire Department is taking these steps to protect their firefighters and are share them in hopes they’ll help other departments find the best approach to protect their firefighters as well. read more
Firefighter Physicals: Where Are We Now?

April 3, 2017

Three years ago, the SHS Section decided to take on the proverbial 800-pound elephant: mandatory annual medical evaluations for all firefighters. Here’s a snapshot of the progress we’ve made to date. read more
President’s Letter: Our Focus is Firmly on Leading the Fire Service

April 3, 2017

I’m extremely pleased to report that last month, we completed our self-evaluation, clearing the path for all components of our great organization to Lead, Educate and Serve the fire and emergency service well into the future. read more

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