Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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Fire Department Leadership
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Humpday Hangout: Leaving a Legacy
Rick Lasky and other members of the team pay tribute to the life and times of the late Captain Bill Gustin.
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Backstep Boys: Leadership and the Future of the Fire Service
Hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Dr. Denis Onieal, a fire service icon with decades of experience.
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Perspectives on Leadership: Firefighting Efficiency Through Data-Driven Practices
Host Steve Shaw welcomes Lieutenant Paramedic Ben Shultz from the West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department.
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Navigating Harassment and Discrimination in the Fire Service
Host John K. Murphy welcomes legal experts to discuss the pressing issues of harassment and discrimination within the fire service.
FDIC 2025 Preview: Left Seat Tips and Tactics
This workshop is a fast-paced look at effective, time-tested techniques, tricks of the trade, and tips for engineers.
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WY Fire Districts Prepare for Budget Cuts Following Property Tax Cuts
Local fire districts are preparing to make budget cuts in response to a newly passed property tax relief bill.
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Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools
Jerry Knapp explains how these two crucial ideas from military planning can be used for fire departments.
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Retired Fire Chief John R. Leahy Jr. Passes Away
John R. Leahy Jr., 94, retired chief of the Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire, died February 20 in Florida following a short illness.
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Goodview (MN) Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly
More than 70 people gathered Thursday afternoon near Goodview Park to honor the life of the city’s fire chief Jason Gruett.
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Retiring Waynesville (NC) Fire Chief Wore Many Hats
For many fire chiefs, the job is much more than fighting fires. That's no different for retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb.
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OH Fire Chief Suspended: Records Reveal Misconduct Allegations
The chief of the Miami Township Fire Department is suspended amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.
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Fireground Strategies: Navigating Fireground Dynamics
Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo talk about "stretching dry" vs. "stretching charged," political discourse in firehouse culture, and the upcoming FDIC International.
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Survivorship Bias and Fire Service Retention
What is survivorship bias, and how does it apply to firefighter retention? Matt Aalto says focusing on why some members leave can help your agency's…
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