iCHIEFS Articles

All-Hazards Doesn’t Mean Plan for Everything

February 2017

Many fire service leaders are knighted to the position of emergency manager as well as fire chief. In this role, we’re tasked with conducting all-hazards planning. But just what does this mean? read more
President’s Letter: All-Hazards Experience Is the Worst Teacher

February 2017

As I was standing alongside a road, watching a mile-wide flame front from a fast-moving wildland fire move rapidly toward me, a friend pulled up and said, “Fire first gives the test, then provides the lesson.” read more
Small Departments Aren’t Exempt from Being All-Hazards Ready

February 2017

When we think of the term all-hazards, images come to mind of expansive incidents with vast resources distributed to handle any problem that arises. Few small departments can field such assets, but they’re not exempt from the responsibility. read more
Community and Department Needs First

February 2017

I’m asked from time to time about how I've survived the changing landscape of our community and not encountered the issues other neighboring chiefs have. While I have no magic solution, I can offer these suggestions. read more
Company Officer Leadership: All-Hazards on the Street

February 2017

It’s now post-post-9/11 and everyone has a different idea about what to call us and our activities. Probably the most common formulation today is all-hazards. So what does all-hazards mean to us? read more
'Tis Intimidation Season—Again!

February 2017

IAFC members and staff are again being harassed and lied to by representatives of a union upset that our organization is holding FRM at the Green Valley Ranch in Nevada. Don't let these bullying tactics derail our conference. read more
The Elephants—Better Known as the Undiscussables

January 2017

Is there an issue or problem in your department that keeps rearing its ugly head but nobody wants to discuss it or attempt to fix it? These unnamed elephants are issues everyone knows about but is afraid to discuss. So what do you do? read more
President’s Letter: Look What’s Coming in 2017

January 2017

2017 has the potential to be great for the IAFC. We’re very excited about some new projects and initiatives that will be coming your way. read more
In Your Leadership Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence

January 2017

Emotional intelligence is recognized as a necessary component of leadership. Fire and emergency service leaders must keep this tool sharp and use it effectively in the firehouse and on every call. How sharp is the tool in your kit? read more
Welcome to the 115th Congress

January 2017

2017 will be an important year for the fire and emergency service. It’s important to educate the new administration and Congress about the policy goals of the fire and emergency service. Here’s what they need to know. read more

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