Chief Goldfeder underscores the dangers of posting ill-advised comments on social media posting and how much it can jeopardize your career In this episode of “What’s YOUR Problem?” Chief Billy Goldfeder tries to underscore the importance of being smart on social media and how you can get through to others that their actions could seriously […]
10 Rules for American Flag etiquette on Fire Apparatus
Martin Luther King Jr. day and Inauguration day, according to flag code, are especially significant days to display an American flag. If your department plans to display a flag on your trucks for these upcoming dates, it’s important to refresh your memory on flag etiquette specific to vehicles. Here are 10 rules to follow when displaying […]
The Critical Role of the Volunteer Fire Chief
How volunteer fire chiefs can effectively serve their communities and value their members Potential volunteers have many choices as to where to spend their time. Time is valuable and limited, and how we as fire chiefs use a volunteer’s time in the fire department is key to retaining active volunteers. Capable volunteer fire chiefs know […]
Women tackle Firefighting’s Risks and Rewards
Women are making major contributions to fire departments across the United States, achieving new milestones in a field traditionally dominated by men. In February, three women with the Washington Township Fire Department in Ohio became the department’s first all-female crew to answer a fire call. In September 2020, five women with the Palm Beach Gardens Fire […]
Who owns the Fire Station Facebook Page?
Our fire department has its own Facebook page and several stations (including mine) have created our own pages. Please correct me if I am wrong, but doesn’t the Facebook page belong to the creators, not the fire department? In other words, the fire chief cannot make us get rid of the station page, can she? […]
Triple F – Fierce Female Firefighters
Triple F is where the world’s Fire and EMS service sisters come together to motivate, share their experience, and inspire one another. Triple F’s intention is to empower first responders in mind, body, and spirit. Our belief is that by creating a fierce sisterhood of resilience and support we can become the strongest and most […]
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