Daily Dispatch: National News
- Fire department agreement could cut staffing levels in Connecticut city July 17, 2019The city and firefighters’ union have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that changes the future staffing distribution of the New Haven Fire Department and creates a potential path to cutting required staff levels. As compared to the collective bargaining agreement that expired in June 2018, the agreement mandates two squads, tactical and special operations […]
Events
Fire Rescue International
August 7-10, 2019 – Atlanta, GA
FRI, the annual conference and expo of the IAFC, has provided senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs for 140 years. As an organization, the IAFC represents the world’s leading experts in the first responder community. The IAFC’s commitment to excellence is seen throughout FRI—from the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value.
News Releases
Chief Kim Zagaris joins the Western Fire Chiefs Association as Wildfire Policy and Technology Advisor
The Western Fire Chiefs Association is pleased to announce that Chief Kim Zagaris has accepted the position of Wildfire Policy and Technology Advisor. The position is a new one, created…