Leadership

Carroll County Fire & EMS
This year is the first that Carroll has been able to consistently sustain 13 fire stations and 16 ambulances with a full staff of paid firefighters and paramedics and that resulted in a quick response to a house fire in Westminster on Christmas.
Carroll County has overcome holiday staffing challenges with paid and volunteer fire and EMS crews after a nearly five-year reorganization.
Dec. 30, 2025
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The Los Angeles City Clerk approved a draft initiative petition that would impose an additional 0.5 percent sales tax dedicated to the Los Angeles Fire Department following scruitny of the department's resources after the Palisades Fire.
Dec. 30, 2025
City of Orlando
Jason Revoldt, who was named interim fire chief in October, has been named Orlando's new fire chief.
Dec. 30, 2025
fire service leaders traits Joe Schrage Highland Park Illinois Fire Department
Dec. 30, 2025
NERIS Essential Making NERIS Part of the Job
Dec. 30, 2025
City of Minneapolis
Melanie Rucker, a 26-year veteran of the Minneapolis Fire Department, has been named interim fire chief. Current Fire Chief Bryan Tyner retires Dec. 31.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Curt Varone looks back on 2025's most notable fire law cases, which reveals a trend toward increased accountability, with courts scrutinizing decision-making, challenging immunity protections, and highlighting the need for comprehensive risk management in various aspects of the fire service.
Dec. 29, 2025
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Week 50
Dec. 29, 2025
Emily Curiel/Kansas City Star/TNS
A Kansas City Fire Department captain has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, retaliation, and unfair promotion practices, including evidence destruction and biased testing processes.
Dec. 26, 2025

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