COVID-19 and Firefighter Response
John K. Murphy looks at some of the impacts of the coronavirus on firefighter response.
Marijuana in the Fire Service: Up in Smoke, Part II
Policy is the cornerstone of guiding behavior and having a good policy related to the use of marijuana in all of its forms will help an organization navigate the minefield of the permitted and non-permitted use of marijuana for members of your organization.
Resiliency in the Fire Service
When it comes to facing an actual event challenging our resiliency, how do we measure an individual or organization's ability to be resilient?
Preventing Legal Fires 2019 – Year in Review
John K. Murphy looks back on legal issues fire departments faced in 2019.
Commentary: Firefighters and the Rule of Law
In some arenas, the question of the rule of law has become polarizing and divisive. My hope is that we in the fire service can rise above the chaos, writes John K. Murphy.
The Fire SUV: It’s a Leadership Thing
Be an expert in your profession and pass on that leadership knowledge to others, writes John K. Murphy.
Lessons Learned: Discrimination against a Disabled Firefighter
John K. Murphy weights in on a St. Paul firefighter's federal legal claims of discrimination because of his limited eyesight won a $528,432 payout, according to a settlement reached by attorneys for the city and plaintiff.