Less than one year ago, Mark Niemeyer became the Chief of the largest fire department in Idaho: the Boise Fire Department. Looking back over his first 200 days as Boise’s Fire Chief, he discusses his experience transitioning to a different department, and shares the skills and mindset needed for new Chiefs to succeed.
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What if fire suppression was automatic, keeping families and first responders safe from harm before a fire can spread? In today’s episode, we discuss the Auto Fire Guard (or “FireBall”) with its inventor, Grant Van Der Jagt. Learn how Grant developed a new technology for fire suppression, which offers a safe, non-toxic, and hands-free option for extinguishing fires, no maintenance or personal proximity required.
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Minimum Qualifications This position requires significant leadership experience in Fire Service, Public Administration or a related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years extensive progressive responsibility of positions in the fire service, or any combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified job duties and …
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Candidate Profile Click here to access the full candidate profile. Minimum Qualifications The Deputy Chief shall have a minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in a department of equivalent complexity, with at least three years at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher, and shall have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college …
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Fire Chief Douglas Schrage knew that a community-centered solution was needed to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and response times in his remote Alaskan borough. Chief Schrage explains how he, with support from local fire chiefs and other community leaders, tackled the issue and made a significant impact on outcomes in the Fairbanks area. Tune in to hear how Fairbanks was able to educate citizens and pull together 11 mostly volunteer fire departments to successfully rollout PulsePoint, resulting in a sustainable program that has improved cardiac arrest survival rates.
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Scheduling time for creativity helps Bob Horton navigate the challenges and opportunities facing chiefs across the nation. The simple practice of “leaving room for thinking” has enabled him to enhance his performance as a leader and bring about innovative problem solving for his district. In today’s episode, you’ll hear CEO and Fire Chief of Jackson County Fire District #3 discuss some of the challenges fire service leaders are tackling, and offer up advice for adapting and excelling.
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Candidate Profile Click here to access the full candidate profile. Minimum Qualifications The Deputy Chief shall have a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a department of equivalent complexity, with at least 3 years at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher. The candidate shall have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited …
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You’ve seen his hilarious videos on YouTube, but have you heard about career firefighter Jason Patton’s next big project? Through a multi-media approach that will include video and in-person trainings with local CPR, EMT, and paramedic instructors around the country, Jason wants to teach 22 MILLION people CPR through comedy. Learn how Jason became a firefighter ‘on a whim’, how he produces his popular Fire Department Chronicles videos, and how he’s developed a proven method for helping people learn CPR and other life-saving skills.
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Candidate Profile Click here to access the full candidate profile. Minimum Qualifications The minimum requirements for the position of Fire Chief are: Bachelor’s in Fire Administration, Fire Science, or other related field that can be demonstrated to befit the administration of a professional fire department. At least fifteen years of progressive experience in the practice of …
Read a reflection on the current and future financial state of the fire service by WFCA CEO Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson in the Daily Dispatch. Swimming Naked: A Financial Reckoning Amidst a Pandemic