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December 2012 issue

The unanticipated and unexpected intra- and interpersonal dynamics of running a fire department can quickly overwhelm a new fire chief. FIRE CHIEF's December cover story will help new leaders avoid pitfalls and build trust within their agencies.

Also in this issue, FIRE CHIEF looks at planning EMS reponse for extreme sporting events; donning the latest NFPA-compliant hazmat protection; securing next-gen 911 from hackers; and evolving cab safety equipment.

Features

In Service

Editorial

  • Dec. 14, 2012
    Commentary

    Climate changes promises more natural disasters, greater headaches for emergency responders 2

    But what should citizens and communities do: abandon the properties and move further inland, or rebuild to weather future storms? Americans are a resilient lot, as witnessed in Galveston, New Orleans and now New York. However, emergency services must ready themselves for more-frequent major disasters by not only preparing their own agencies but teaching preparedness in their communities....More

Volunteer Voice

Legal Matters

  • Dec. 15, 2012
    Commentary
    Fire Chief

    Court weighs free speech against threats to firefighter safety

    First Amendment cases most frequently arise internally, such as when a fire department member is critical of department management publicly. However, sometimes cases occur when a member of the public claims that remarks directed at fire personnel are protected speech....More

IAFC Insights

  • Dec. 10, 2012
    Commentary
    Fire Chief

    What the fiscal cliff could mean for the fire service

    Balance is critical. As a fire chief, I like those days when everything goes as planned. However, uncertainty, or those problems that come up every day in the fire and emergency service, is one reason why we have fire chiefs....More

Chief's Clipboard

  • Dec. 14, 2012
    Commentary
    Fire Chief

    No one fire service standard fits all 9

    Does one size of pants, shirts or shoes fit all? Of course not. People wear different sizes, yet all sizes have similar concepts and designs. In other words, you can have a small pair of shoes or a large pair of shoes, but both share the same essential components, like a heel and a sole, regardless of the size. Size is an issue of scalability....More
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