Leadership
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.
Does your crew demonstrate the perfect ‘swing’ – in sync on the fireground?
Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton was the only person to run for office and had been blocked from exercising his duties
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
The Apopka City Council had issued a vote of no confidence in 2023 following Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Trenton Fire Director Kenneth Douglas’ earlier patch controversy is overshadowed by fixing firehouses, buying new gear and improving morale
The Decatur mayor and a fire department lieutenant are in conflict over comments made during an EMS call and social media posts about city leadership and a fatal police shooting.
State officials determined that the lone vendor selected to write the AAR was not compliant with state policies
Somers Fire Chief David Lenart interviews volunteer fire officers in his podcast “The Volley Chief”
From joyriding caught on camera to improper comments about a tragedy, firefighters must employ strong decision-making to uphold the public trust
FDNY
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said she wrestled with the decision for many months
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
Does your department foster a culture of inclusion?
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
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Laura Kavanagh says she plans to help with the transition in leadership
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
FDNY
After decades of work in the firefighter counseling space, Leto shares what he’s learned about resilience, relationships and the healing power of doing good
Clay City Fire Department officials placed a firefighter on leave after a photo showed him wearing an FD T-shirt while riding outside of a car
The former Bedford firefighter alleges the harassment created a fear of “physical violence and/or sabotage”
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of past civil unrest
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
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