The “10 Families” framework simplifies our approach to risk management
Identifiable Risks Are Manageable Risks
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Category: Fire & Rescue
Fog, Friction and Firefighting
Is technology the answer?
Regional AFG Grant Applications: What You Need to Know
Make sure you understand what you’re committing to and how it will benefit your department
A Catalyst for Change: Managing Conflict in Public Safety Agencies
Your people are depending on you to work as their advocate when disputes arise
Culture vs. Behavior: Focus Your Efforts on Meaningful Firefighter Change
When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
Doing the Right Thing: 4 Steps to Ethical Decision-Making
You must do the “right thing right”
Firefighter Tardiness: How It Impacts Operations
In the fire service, if you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re late
What Does It Mean to Be an Ethical Supervisor?
When you’re leading people, doing the right thing becomes even more complex
Pondering Past Practice: Why Consistency Is So Important in Decision-Making
Inconsistency makes people angry and smacks of unfairness
Apparatus Crash: What the Heck Happened?
Our goal, as always, is to prevent the predictable
Understanding 2021 AFG Project Areas & Applications
A successful application begins with understanding and avoiding common mistakes in your project area
Pandemic Woes: Funding Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Rural EMS Agencies
Look beyond federal grants for opportunities to tap into funding