The Chicago city council's black caucus wants to delay the fire department's upcoming promotional exam in hopes of promoting greater diversity in leadership roles. The Chicago Fire Department battalion chief exam is currently scheduled for April 21.

Curtis Industries LLC, which creates cab enclosures and accessories, announced today that Michael Alexander has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing & Sales, reporting to John Rachwalski, President and CEO.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the International Fire Service Training Association at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University recently announced a new sponsorship agreement for the Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education.

The Clay Fire Territory in Indiana announces the appointment of John Brunacini as chief of training and Cole Huth as captain of the training division.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board of Directors selected Marcine D. Goodloe of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association as the recipient of the 2012 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.

Ron Hiraki paints a portrait of "the enabler," a firefighter who allows the status quo to persist, regardless of whether things are correct or not.

Christopher Carver discusses ways fire officers can help get their department and community ready to response to large-scale weather incidents, from tornadoes to blizzards.

BRADD CLARK was named the chief for the city of Ocala, Florida, at a ceremony at the February 7 City Council meeting.

The NG9-1-1 Institute, in conjunction with National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the National Association of Emergency Dispatchers (NAED), 9-1-1 for Kids and the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus, presented six awards to citizen heroes at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.'s Union Station on March 27, 2012.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for youth leaders who are dedicated to public service, who are making a difference in their community, and who want to expand their impact as a national advocate for youth preparedness.

Pipes, Drums, and Honor Guards from around the nation will gather in Lewisville once again for two days of music and brotherhood.

Delray Beach (FL) Fire Rescue named Captain Joe Falcone Firefighter of the Year for 2011.

Gregory L. Rohde announced his resignation as Executive Director of the NG 9-1-1 Institute.  Rohde has served as the head of the non-profit organization since its formation in 2003.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for appointment or reappointment to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).

Two weeks after retiring from the Chicago (IL) Fire Department, former Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff accepted a position as a deputy fire chief in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Pasco County (FL) is searching for an emergency services director. Find out more details and how to apply.

The village of Key Biscayne (FL) Fire Rescue Department's fire chief and emergency management coordinator, John C. Gilbert, has been appointed to the position of village manager as well as emergency manager for the village.

After many years of hard work by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and others, Congress has agreed to allocate the D Block to public safety and support the development of a mission-critical, nationwide public safety broadband network.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals from the public and private sector to serve on the National Advisory Council (NAC).

The Middlebury (CT) Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a training seminar with former FDNY Battalion Chief John J. Salka, Jr. on Saturday, March 3, 2012.