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January 04, 2022

The Fifth U.S. Needs Assessment report, released by the NFPA, indicated that fire departments are facing infrastructure challenges across the country and most lack health and wellness programs for their members. All types of departments reported staffing woes, too.

Two FEMA grant application periods are currently open.

The FY21 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response application period opened yesterday and the application period for the FY21 Assistance to Firefighter Grants program was been extended to Jan. 21.

Stay safe!

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The 10 Commandments of Being a Good Fire Chief

William Beck explains the benefits of maintaining the optimism and excitement surrounding a promotion while offering 10 ways to succeed as a new chief.

First Due: Substantive Change—Risk vs. Gain

Brian Fennessy tells outspoken fire service leaders not to hold back when it comes to developing new programs or expanding existing resources.

OSHA's Fire Service Regulations Can Hurt FDs

Clarence "Chip" Jewell explains that proposed mandates by OSHA will take a serious toll on all fire departments, especially the volunteer fire service.

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Leadership Lessons: Leadership from the Bottom Up

Candace Ashby explains why the importance of 'informal leaders' in a department rivals that of the formal leaders.

LEADERSHIP & COMMAND NEWS

Judge: MA City Must Enforce Residency Rules

The Springfield employee residency ordinance requires new hires to live in the city for 10 years and mandates the requirement for anyone who is promoted.

IN Department Implements Disciplinary Plan

South Bend's public safety board implemented a progressive discipline plan after internal complaints of unequitable punishment following a 2020 incident.

Township Extends PA Fire Company's Probation Period

The West Point Volunteer Fire Company responded to 11 of 137 calls during a five-month period and they hope to increase staffing with a new program.

Women Firefighters Call on LAFD Chief to Resign

Several groups have begun calling on Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas to resign amid allegations of a hostile work environment for women within the LAFD.

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