Expert Columnists & Contributors
FireRescue1 features a diverse team of fire service leaders and experts, tackling topics that touch on every facet of a firefighter’s career, from the early days serving as a firefighter recruit at the Academy to training on fire-rescue operations to commanding incidents and, ultimately, the department.
Columnists and authors hail from volunteer, career and combination departments, big and small, stretching across the country. They are experts in their respective fields, and many have advanced degrees and certifications to support their ongoing training.
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RECENT ARTICLES
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
The personal traits that fire service leaders should consider during the hiring and promotional selection process
Six traits and behaviors are common among successful leaders
Two fire service leaders demonstrate the humility and honor in sharing these sentiments
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
A couple of service members won $1 million each, and one found lasting love
Volunteer leaders must dare to do something different in the recruitment and retention of fire department members
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders