Springfield (MA) Fire Department Remembers Firefighting Pioneer
Leonard A. Corbin didn’t aspire to be the first Black firefighter in Springfield. He just wanted to be a firefighter.
Fire Service Career
A firefighter’s career runs the gamut from the new recruit and probie to that of the lieutenant and captain to battalion chief and beyond. Below you’ll find a variety of sources to help guide you at every step, including resources on officer development, assessment centers and promotion, and even extending into retirement and life after the fire service.
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CA Firefighter Suspended for Off-Duty Racist Remarks in Social Media Video
A video of an Alameda County firefighter directing racist comments to a driver during a heated exchange has been circulating on social media.
Los Angeles Arson Investigator Sues City Over Discrimination
Afara Lalaind is seeking damages of more than $25,000, including for loss of earnings and employee benefits and the anxiety and anguish she says she has suffered.
Tailboard Talk: Top 5 Things That Get Firefighters Fired
The Tailboard Talk team and Eric Rosoff discuss career survival training and the top five things that get firefighters fired.
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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Data Analytics
Host Eddie Buchanan talks with his guests about data analytics and resources for those who work in the data field.
The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Steve Prziborowski, Part 2
Guest Steve Prziborowski is back with Tom Merrill to talk about his best-selling book, 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam.
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More Firefighters to Sue NJ Town, Claiming Hostile Work Environment
Three Montclair Fire Department firefighters are planning to sue the township, claiming they’ve endured a hostile work environment, among other charges.
Baltimore County (MD) Facing Potential Legal Action After Firefighter’s Settlement
A law firm is preparing to represent firefighters who believe they have not been properly notified of a deadline to transfer service credits from other jurisdictions.
Center For Public Safety Excellence Announces CPSE Center for Innovation
The CPSE Center for Innovation will address an industry-wide gap in evidence-based decision making.
Two-Pen Perspectives: Direction for Succession
It is not enough to just leave a place better than you find it...you must lead it better than you found it. A new piece from Paul Combs and Brian Brush.
Drawn by Fire: August 2024
Check out an illustration from Paul Combs from the August 2024 edition of Fire Engineering.
Rock Island (IL) Assistant Fire Chief Retiring After 28 Years of Service
Rock Island's Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith is retiring after 28 years of service with the department.
Perspectives on Leadership: How to Interview Like a Rock Star
Stephen Shaw talks with Mark Rossi about how he has helped thousands of individuals interview better for both initial fire service interviews and promotional testing.
New Fire Personnel, Organizational Change, and a Foundation of Development
How do fire departments engage prospective new recruits and develop future personnel in the field? John R. Bennett shares some ideas.