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Leadership is one of the critical components of a successful crew, fire department and the fire service as a whole. The FireRescue1 Leadership resource page shares a variety of news, original analysis, podcasts and videos to enhance leadership throughout the ranks.

Fire Rescue Systems’ full-suite IMS provides a robust, user-friendly solution that enhances fire department operations
Fire service leaders can take action to increase awareness, access and applicability of these potentially lifesaving programs
In your first 30 days as chief, focus on building your team, embracing individuals with institutional knowledge, and finding a sounding board for new ideas
Lexington Fire Department is one of only seven departments to attain three top accrediations
Simple steps to maintain composure when the scene is anything but routine
The Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire battalion chief details the importance of a shared vision of learning and training at every organization
FRCE’s Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance spotlighted four efforts to minimize occupational cancer risks
Key questions to get you started
Effective mutual aid agreements are built on professional relationships, shared goals, and trust
Oroville had only one mechanic, a vacancy in staffing, and was falling behind schedule
Firefighters get real about one of the biggest issues facing the industry and how to fix it
You will be pulled in many directions and take some shots from outsiders, so it’s important to have a support system
Carroll County Fire & EMS had file cabinets with outdated information before they began using software from Lexipol
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Union President John Sibiga said the report shows the Baltimore County Fire Department “lacks sufficient fiscal, physical, and human resources to accomplish its core mission”
“Take care of your troops and they will take care of you” and other military command lessons applied to the fire service
Get to know your people, listen to their input, and allow them to use their skills and abilities
Understanding how to pay for the change, achieve buy-in and foster connections, plus tips rooted in experience
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
Baltimore County Fire Department cited for 11 “serious” violations in an investigation of a mayday during a three-alarm commercial structure fire
Implementing these principles can help maximize the impact of the information
Detailing changes to equipment and PPE priority lists
The specialized program consists of 10 meticulously crafted courses instructed by prominent subject matter experts
Coroner’s staff arrived after the Springfield Township paramedics left and found the woman trying to breathe
Successful leaders have offered wise advice over the years about how to ensure that you live and breathe strong leadership
New chiefs, don’t make too many changes too fast or you’ll face significant resistance