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October 2, 2023
We invite all our members to participate in the 150th year celebration.
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July 2, 2014
Just about anywhere you go, fire departments find themselves under increasing public scrutiny as economic pressures remain high or even ...
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July 15, 2014
My human resources director likes to use the phrase “it depends” when we address difficult issues; the issues might be ...
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July 15, 2014
Is your organization``s brand identity well established within your community? That is, have you communicated your department``s characteristics, values and ...
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July 15, 2014
An excellent answer to the age-old question, "Hey chief, what should we do with the old fire hose?" is "Take ...
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July 15, 2014
Today, perhaps more than ever, it``s critical that chiefs work hard to strengthen community relations. One important way is to ...
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August 16, 2015
Leadership is perhaps one of the most fascinating and controversial topics in today’s fire service; no model fits every department ...
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September 24, 2015
Some fire departments spend the week visiting schools and citizen groups, while other stay in and welcome tour groups. I’d ...
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July 14, 2015
This seems tremendously obvious, but our industry can’t reduce fires and injuries if our audience doesn’t understand our safety message....
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May 29, 2015
“A difference which makes no difference is no difference.” That quote, attributed to philosopher and psychologist William James, essentially says ...
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February 2, 2015
Being sustainable and reducing the operating costs for your station doesn``t have to be an involved or complicated effort. A ...
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May 1, 2023
In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz.
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April 24, 2023
Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness
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April 21, 2023
Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated.
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