Silverton Fire Co # 1 Toms River NJ

Lawsuit: Ex-Cop Handcuffed, Sexually Assaulted Firefighters While Others Watched

The lasuit alleges much of the abuse occurred at the firehouse and in full view of other members, pointing to a culture of complicity and institutional failure.
3 min read
Rick Lasky and John Salka

The Command Post: What Is Your Driving Force?

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the critical role of commitment in the fire service.
1 min read
Jerry Stretch

FDIC 2025 Preview: Dealing with Difficult People

This class focuses on our fire service mission and discusses the impact "difficult people" can have on our daily success.
1 min read
Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Curtis Birt, and John Salka

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.
1 min read
Tom Merrill and Kent Swarts

Enhancing Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment and Retention

Host Tom Merrill welcomes Deputy Chief Kent Swarts from the Rehoboth Beach (DE) Volunteer Fire Company.

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.

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.
3 min read
Retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb

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.
5 min read
Discrimination fire service court

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.
4 min read
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