Leadership

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Maryland Fire Marshal's Office
Hacks Point Deputy Fire Chief Robert Bennett
Careers & Education

Hacks Point, MD, Deputy Fire Chief Charged with Starting Brush Fire

Nov. 20, 2024
"I'm disappointed, but the alleged actions of one should not disparage the work and sacrifices of those who serve," said Acting Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray.
Charles Thomas
Dan Curia, who took over as fire chief in Charleston nearly 10 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, shared what has happened in his department since the tragic fire.
Technology

FireFusion 2024: Technology Drives Collaboration in Charleston-Area Fire Service

Nov. 14, 2024
After the tragic 2007 Sofa Super Store Fire, Charleston County redefined their approach to fire protection and helping one another beyond city limits.
Photos courtesy of the Petaluma, CA, Fire Department
Understanding and meeting the needs of the community requires involving residents in the planning and implementation of resilience initiatives.
Leadership

The Role of Executive Fire Officers in Building a Resilient Community

Nov. 14, 2024
Chad Costa believes that a shift to a broader, more inclusive approach from traditional operational leadership requires a deep understanding of community dynamics.
NFFF
This year's theme, 'Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Fire Service,' inspired 85 innovative essays from fire service members nationwide.
Leadership

NFFF and W.S. Darley & Co. Announce Winners of the 2024 Thought Leadership Essay Competition

Battalion Chief Jamie Howarth of the Anne Arundel County, MD, Fire Department earned first place honors.
RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post/TNS
Green Mountain Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park has recently opened again for hikers after the East Troublesome fire ran through the area two years ago.
Leadership

Climate Change, Unhealthy Forests Fueling Wildfire Threat in Colorado

Nov. 11, 2024
The 1994 South Canyon fire that killed 14 firefighters is a reminder that competent leadership and communications are vital.
Fairdale Fire Department names female chief, the first ever in Jefferson County
Leadership

Fairdale, KY, Names First Female Fire Chief

Nov. 11, 2024
Landing the position was the result of hard work not because she's a woman, the future Fairdale Fire Chief Carrie Blevins said.