Increasingly, fire season is year-round in many regions, but summer and fall hold the biggest threats
Experts Warn 2021 Wildland Fire Season Will Be Severe
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Category: Fire & Rescue
Oh, My Aching Knees! Exercises to Prevent Firefighter Knee Pain
Regular stretching and strengthening can provide significant relief
Sleep On It: Using Time to Make Better Decisions
Just because you are not awake does not mean your brain is not processing information
Disciplining “Similarly Situated” Employees in the Fire Service
Fire departments must be prepared to prove that there is a reasonable basis for each penalty imposed
Know Your People: The Key to Effective Leadership in Public Safety
Caring about the people you lead empowers them to do great things
What Does the American Rescue Plan Mean for Fire Departments?
Funds will come from two places—competitive grants and formula grants
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder Receives Mason Lankford Leadership Award
This award recognizes leaders with exemplary impact in the fire service on the national level
Not Your Typical “Friday Drunk”
Mistaking a diabetic reaction as being under the influence is an example of recognition-primed decision-making gone wrong
Understanding FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review Process
Understanding your obligations and options can take the pain out of this additional step when applying for AFG funds
Lonelier the Higher You Climb?
Strategies for navigating existing relationships—and forging new ones—as you promote
Mercy Pick: Dealing with Rejection in the Firehouse
Disappointment is part of life
How Planning Supports Decision Making in Public Safety
Taking a systematic approach to both planning and decision making leads to better outcomes