Fire Chief Brian Fennessy has been appointed to lead the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The announcement highlights his role at the Orange County Fire Authority.
Fire Chief Brian Fennessy tapped to lead new U.S. Wildland Fire Service https://t.co/6CY7GlzSHD @interior @OCFireAuthority @NIFC_Fire @DOIWildlandFire @NWCG @KZagaris @IAWF @iafc https://t.co/Oa1vSUQQlt
— Global Crisis Management Report (@globalcmrpt) December 14, 2025
A high-rise firefighting training event is scheduled for November 9-13, 2026, featuring research-driven wet and dry scenarios, improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion and EV challenges, timed tasks, and working group analysis.
Key Highlights: November 9-13, 2026
• Research-driven WET & DRY scenario rotations
• Improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion, and EV challenges
• Timed task evaluations across 12 critical high-rise operations
• Full-day working group analysis https://t.co/tv5VH74Ia8— HighRiseFirefighting (@HighRiseUnit) December 14, 2025
Firehouse Magazine reports Chief Thomas Dunne outlining six key practices for strong command presence on the fireground.
Chief Thomas Dunne outlines six key practices to give you a strong command presence on the fireground.
https://t.co/XysKlC0183#Firefighter #FirehouseMagazine #IncidentCommand #FireChief
— Firehouse News (@FirehouseNews) December 14, 2025
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue welcomes Assistant Chief Brian Edmonston to its senior leadership team.
Eff today, my pleasure to officially welcome our newest Assistant Chief, Brian Edmonston, to my 4-person senior leadership team (“FCAC”)! I’ve been proud to serve alongside a long line of exceptional former and current Assistant Chiefs who have shaped @ffxfirerescue history and https://t.co/bBejW7dltf
— Fire Chief John S. Butler (@ChiefJohnButler) December 14, 2025
Fire Engineering discusses leadership and legacy in volunteer and career firefighting.
Leadership and Legacy in Volunteer and Career Firefighting https://t.co/lnlkcfNy5o
— Fire Engineering (@fireengineering) December 14, 2025
These updates from fire department leaders and publications reflect ongoing developments in leadership appointments, training programs, and operational strategies across U.S. fire services. Rural departments face challenges with rising software costs due to private equity involvement, as reported in recent coverage, while funding like Texas A&M Forest Service’s $17 million awards supports operations. High-profile changes include demotions in Philadelphia’s fire department amid investigations.
